In the mood for some peanut butter cookies.... try this:

3 C. all purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

1 C (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

1 C creamy or crunchy peanut butter (crunchy is best)

2 tsp vanilla extract (I add a dash more)

1 C packed golden brown sugar

1 C sugar (white and brown sugar can be substituted for equal parts Splenda)

2 Large eggs (I added 1 extra egg to moisten up recipe)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl mix: flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl using electric mixer combine: butter, peanut butter and vanilla extract until creamy. Stir in half the dry ingredients until blended then add the remaining half. Blend well.

Roll into 1" balls and flatten with a fork in a criss cross pattern. Bake for 10-13 minutes depending on oven. Keep an eye on them, they will not appear done. Bottoms will be firm to lift when finished. Let cool on wire rack. Bakes about 3 dozen

*** Recipe is available on several sites on the internet. I differ mine slightly. You can also add: chocolate or white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, honey or cinnamon to make it your own recipe. Experiment to find your family's favorite!!

Enjoy