Peanut Butter Cut Out Cookies

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These are a nice change from the traditional butter sugar cookie. Peanut butter lovers will enjoy these. You can find this recipe in the 2003 country woman christmas cookbook, as well as the taste of home's 2004 treasury of christmas recipes cookbook.

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Steps

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

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Beat in the eggs , milk and vanilla.

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Combine the flour , baking powder & baking soda.

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Add to creamed mixture and mix well.

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

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

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

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Place 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

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

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

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Frost and decorate as desired.

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Ingredients

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butter, creamy peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla frosting, colored crystal sugar, candy sprinkles