Peanut Butter Cookies (By Laura Secord ) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon maple extract
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 large egg

Preparation

Set oven to 350\u00b0F.
Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
In a large mixing bowl sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, white sugar, and maple extract.
Beat in brown sugar and peanut butter and continue to beat until smooth (about 2 minutes).
Add in egg and beat for another 1-2 minutes.
Reduce the speed and add in the dry ingredients in 3 additions, mixing well until a stiff dough forms.
Shape the dough into small balls and place 2-inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Press down with a fork to flatted.
Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.