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Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Heather says:

This is a great recipe for peanut butter cookies. The dough requires an hour of chilling in the fridge (hence the late post) but could be chilled overnight if you would like to make them just before an event. Many schools are now peanut-free zones, so I cannot recommend this for class parties.

Ingredients:

1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 cup butter (melted)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 TBSP vanilla
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt

Directions after the jump.

Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Heather says:

These chocolate chip cookies call for real butter, a splash of milk, and extra vanilla. For variety consider adding chopped walnuts or M&Ms.

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks butter) melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 TBSP vanilla
2 TBSP milk
2 large eggs
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions are after the jump.

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Donut Muffins Recipe

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