Rich Peanut Butter Cookies

For peanut butter lovers everywhere!

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

3/4 cup butter, room temp

3/4 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed

2 large eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 375º.

In a bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

Beat together the butter, peanut butter, and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually beat in the flour mixture.

Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, or about 2 to 4 hours.

Take tablespoonfuls of dough and roll into balls with hands. Place about 3 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Using a dinner fork dipped in flour, lightly press cookies, flattening and forming a criss-cross pattern on each cookie.

Bake until golden brown or about 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for a minute; transfer to rack to cool completely.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.