ALICE MEDRICH'S PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine Flour and Baking Soda with wisk; set aside.
• In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the Butter, both Sugars and Salt until smooth and creamy, not fluffy.
• Add the Egg, Vanilla and Peanut Butter and mix until thoroughly blended.
• Add the Flour Mixture and stir with wooden spoon, just until incorporated.
• Wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours.
• Using a small ice cream scoop (1 to 1-1/2 inches), form dough into balls. Place 2-inches apart, flatten slightly, and use a cookie stamp, or tines of a fork to decorate the top of the cookie.
• Bake for 14 to 16 minutes in preheated 325° oven until firm to the touch and golden brown on the bottom.
• Cool cookies completely before stacking and storing. May be stored in airtight container for at least 2 weeks.
• Makes 3 - 5 dozen cookies, depending on size of scoop.
• NOTE: Prep time does not include 2 hours to chill dough.