Peanut Butter Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. margarine
1 1/4 c. chunky peanut butter
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Stir flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, beat margarine and peanut butter until smooth. Beat in sugars, eggs and vanilla.
Add flour mixture; beat well. Dough may be chilled for a few hours (optional).
Shape into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with a fork which has been dipped with sugar.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Makes 5 dozen.