Nutty Butter Munchies Recipe

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I developed this recipe for a crisp cookie as a way to satisfy my sweet tooth. Peanuts and pecans are abundant here in Louisiana, so I bake with them often.

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Nutty Butter Munchies Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield: 51 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1/2 cup salted peanuts

Directions

In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 8-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 142 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 96 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Nutty Butter Munchies in Best of Country Cookies , p37