Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

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Adapted from libra

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Steps

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Combine flour , baking soda , and salt in medium bowl.

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Whisk peanut butter , brown sugar , butter , corn syrup , granulated sugar , egg , yolk , and vanilla until smooth.

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Stir in flour mixture until just combined.

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Divide dough in half , wrap with plastic wrap , and refrigerate until firm , about 1 hour.

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Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 350 degrees.

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Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

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Roll 2 tablespoons chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.

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Using greased measuring cup , gently press each ball to -inch thickness and top with chopped peanuts , pressing lightly to adhere.

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Bake cookies until puffed and edges are lightly browned , 12 to 14 minutes , switching and rotating sheets halfway through baking.

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Cool 5 minutes on sheets , then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

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Repeat with remaining dough.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, creamy peanut butter, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, light corn syrup, granulated sugar, egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, dry roasted peanuts