Procedures

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   Variation One: Honey-Nut Fingers

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8. 8

   Variation Two: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Squares

9. 9

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

10. 10

    Variation Three: Nutty Sugar & Spice Cookies

11. 11

    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.

12. 12

    Variation Four: Cherry Berry Nutters

13. 13

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