Peanut Butter Cookies

Description: We all know a peanut butter fanatic! These cookies are to die for no matter who you are!

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 stick of butter

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup peanut butter

1 cup white sugar

1 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1 package peanut butter chips (or more!)

1 1/2 cup chopped peanuts

demerara sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit

2. Combine the butter, shortening, peanut butter, and sugars until smooth. Then add the eggs, salt, baking soda, and baking powder

3. Mix in the chips and peanuts until well combined

4. Add the flour and combine until a thick dough forms

5. Prepare cookie sheets with parchment paper and form around 6 balls per sheet

6. Flatten the cookies ( for extra texture I used a potato masher to create the ridges) and sprinkle a generous amount of demerara sugar on top

7. Bake for 8-10 minutes and enjoy!