Peanut Butter Cookies

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Preheat the oven to 350F.
Coat 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray.
6 tbsp. butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups whole grain pastry flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
3 tbsp. salted peanuts, chopped
Makes 24
Place the butter and peanut butter in a large bowl.
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat for 1 minute, or until very smooth.
Add the brown sugar and the granulated sugar.
Beat for 2 minutes, or until well blended and light in color.
Beat in the egg and vanilla until very smooth and fluffy.
Beat in the flour and baking powder.
Stir in the peanuts.
Drop the dough by level tablespoons about 2" apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
Using the tines of a fork dampened in cold water, flatten each in a crosshatch pattern until 2" in diameter.
Bake 1 sheet at a time for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cool on a rack for 2 minutes.
Remove from the sheet and place on the rack to cool completely.