Crunchy Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup dry roasted peanuts (finely chopped)
• 1/4-1/2 cup chocolate chips ( I use mini semi sweet chocolate chips) optional
• 1/2 cup butter (softened)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter (creamy)
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 375F/190C. Line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder

3. 3

   In the mixing bowl beat butter and sugar until creamy approximately 2-3 minutes. Beat in the peanut butter, egg, vanilla and honey. Mix in the dry ingredients until mixed add the nuts and chips and just combine. Chill one hour.

4. 4

   Roll into 1¼ inch balls, place on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten lightly with a fork dipped in flour. Bake for approximately 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned on top. Let sit 5 minutes on the baking sheet then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!