The Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.

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   In a large bowl, break up the dough and add the peanut butter, mixing until well combined, being careful not to overwork the dough.

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   Form one-inch balls from the dough and drop each ball in an ungreased cookie sheet, two inches apart. Flatten each piece twice with the back of a fork, making a criss-cross pattern on the top of the cookie.

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   Bake in the center rack of the oven for 10 to 14 minutes or until golden. Be careful not to overbake.

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   Cool cookies in the sheet pan over a wire rack for five minutes, then remove from cookie sheet and allow to cool completely before serving.

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   Add 1 cup mini semi-sweet chips and roll the dough onto a lightly floured surface and cut into squares.

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   Add 2 tablespoons of Pumpkin Pie Spice to dough. From into balls and press down with the bottom of a drinking glass. Sprinkle with Demerara sugar before baking.

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   Add 1/2 cup dried cranberries and 1/2 cup dried cherries to the dough. Form into small mounds.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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