Peanut Butter Crunch Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups Rice Krispies
• 1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven 375°F.

2. 2

   Using electric mixer, cream butter and sugar.

3. 3

   Add egg, peanut butter and vanilla.

4. 4

   Sift together flour, salt and baking soda.

5. 5

   Add to butter mixture, beat till incorporated.

6. 6

   Fold in rice crispies and nuts.

7. 7

   Form dough into 1 1/2 inch balls.

8. 8

   Place on lined baking sheets 2 ins apart.

9. 9

   Gently press cookies down with back of fork.

10. 10

    Bake till golden brown - approx 15 - 18 minutes.

11. 11

    Cool on sheets for 5 minutes , then transfer to wire racks.