Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

YUM. You know it's going to be good when your 2 year old wont stop eating the dough, even before all of the ingredients are added. I love that they learn the essentials in life at such an early age. Yet another hit from Mrs. Mel.

*Makes 2 1/2 dozen

1 stick butter, softened to room temperature

1 cup of smooth or chunky peanut butter

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 sup granulated sugar

1 large egg

3/4 Tablespoon milk

3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cup flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In electric mixer bowl, combine the butter and peanut butter and beat the mixture until it is light and fluffy.

Add the brown and white sugars and mix until well combined.

Add eggs and mix for 1-2 minutes, until the mixture is combined and light in color.

Add the milk and vanilla and mix.

Add the dry ingredients and mix just briefly. While there are still large spots of flour, add the chocolate chips and mix until the flour is completely mixed in and the mixture is well combined. Let the cookie dough sit for 15 minutes before scooping onto the baking sheets. It will firm up as it sits.

When ready to bake, scoop tablespoon sized balls of dough onto baking sheets about 1-2 inches apart to allow for spreading as they bake. Bake for 10-11 minutes, do not over bake. Leave cookies on the sheet for 2-3 minutes after baking before removing them to a cooling rack. This will help them to set up and be firm enough to transfer without having them over bake in the oven.