PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH COOKIES

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"The next time you're craving peanut butter cookies try this variation with oats and Grape-Nuts. I think it's even better than the regular cookies, which I like a lot." -Jack Horst of Westfield, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup Grape-Nuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in Grape-Nuts., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a fork dipped in flour. Bake at 350° for 9-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.