Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies (Slightly Healthier!)

• margarine (softened) or butter (softened)↗1 cup
• brown sugar↗1 cup
• granulated sugar↗1 cup
• eggs↗2
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• crunchy peanut butter↗1 cup
• all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄4 cups
• whole wheat flour↗1 1⁄4 cups
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°.

2. 2

   Cream margarine or butter with sugars in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Add peanut butter. Mix until thoroughly combined.

4. 4

   Beat in egg and vanilla.

5. 5

   Sift together dry ingredients in a medium bowl.

6. 6

   Slowly add dry ingredients to peanut butter mixture.

7. 7

   You should be able to roll dough into balls without it sticking too much. If dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it is too stiff, add a little milk.

8. 8

   Roll dough into balls. You can dip them in sugar at this point or just put them directly onto the UNGREASED baking sheet.

9. 9

   Place about 1.5 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets *unless the sheet is notorious for sticking*.

10. 10

    Using a fork, flatten the balls a bit.

11. 11

    Bake in 375° oven for 10-14 minutes or until edges are golden brown.