Rice Krispies Squares Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 1/4 cups peanut butter
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups Rice Krispies treats, crushed

Directions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Grease a large cookie/baking sheet.

3. 3

   In a large bowl cream butter or margarine with peanut butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth and well combined.

4. 4

   Add eggs and beat until combined.

5. 5

   In a bowl combine the flour with baking powder and salt; add to the cream mixture and mix until combined.

6. 6

   Stir in the crushed Rice Krispies squares.

7. 7

   Roll into balls and place them 2-inches apart on baking sheet.

8. 8

   Flatten slightly with a fork into a criss-cross pattern.

9. 9

   Bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

10. 10

    Allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.