Peanutty-Minis

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Grease a mini muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped peanuts.
7. Scoop dough into the prepared mini muffin tin and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
8. Remove from oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Peanuts are actually a type of legume, not a nut.
• Peanut butter was invented in the late 1800s.
• Peanuts are a good source of protein and healthy fats.
• Peanuts are used in many different cuisines around the world.