Let's Cook #57 - Peanut Butter Cookies

Credits

Ingredients
½ Cup Butter softened
¼ Cup Brown Sugar packed
½ Cup Granulated Sugar
½ Cup Peanut Butter
3 Tablespoons Golden Syrup or golden corn syrup
1 Large Egg
1½ Cups All-Purpose/Plain Flour
½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
½ Teaspoon Salt

Instructions
Cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Blend in peanut butter & golden syrup, followed by the egg.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Blend it into the peanut butter mixture. Mix until smooth.
Shape into a log and chill until firm 30 minutes – 1 hour.
Pre-heat oven 350f/180c
Line cookie sheet(s) with parchment paper or non stick foil

Cut into ¼ inch/5mm thick slices and arrange on a prepared cookie sheet and Flatten the slices with a fork, making a crosshatch pattern on the cookies.
Bake about 9-12 minutes (until golden).
Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and leave to cool before eating.