Laura Scudder's Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

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A basic cookie using natural peanut butter from the laura scudder's peanut butter people. For peanut butter cookies, omit oatmeal and increase flour to 2 cups.

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Steps

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In large mixer bowl , beat butter and sugar until well blended.

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Add peanut butter , eggs , vanilla and salt if desired.

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Beat well.

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Add flour , oats and baking soda.

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Mix well.

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Chill until firm , 6 hours or overnight.

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Roll into 1-inch balls.

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Place 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

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Flatten with fork or glass dipped in sugar.

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Bake in preheated 375 oven 9-10 minutes or until golden.

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Let stand 2-3 minutes , remove from baking sheet.

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Store covered at room temperature.

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Ingredients

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butter, light brown sugar, natural-style peanut butter, eggs, vanilla, salt, all-purpose flour, quick-cooking oats, baking soda