Peanut Butter Cut-Out Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• vanilla frosting
• assorted colored crystal sugar
• candy sprinkles

Directions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and sugars.

2. 2

   Beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla.

3. 3

   Combine the flour, baking powder & baking soda; add to creamed mixture and mix well.

4. 4

   Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.

5. 5

   On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness.

6. 6

   Cut with 2-inch to 4-inch cookie cutters.

7. 7

   Place 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

8. 8

   Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes, or until firm, and edges are golden brown.

9. 9

   Cool for 1 minute, before removing from pans to wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Frost and decorate as desired.

11. 11

    Note: This recipe states to bake the cookies in a 375° degree oven, but I prefer to bake them in 350° oven.