It's National Peanut Butter Lover's Month!

Did you know that November is National Peanut Butter Lover's Month?  We heard about this magical holiday the other day and we absolutely fall into the "Peanut Butter Lover" category.  In our opinion, the very best way to celebrate your love for peanut butter is with delicious homemade Peanut Butter Cookies.  If you want to earn points with everyone at the office, whip up a batch of these scrumptious cookies and bring them to all your co-workers.  They're so simple to make, and they taste amazing. 

Peanut Butter Cookies

¼ cup unsalted butter

¼ cup shortening
2 eggs
½ cup chunky peanut butter
½ cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup + 2 tablespoons GF Flour Blend
¼ cup almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 tablespoon powdered egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped peanuts

Preheat oven to 375°.  Butter several cookie sheets.  Using the paddle attachment of an electric mixer, cream the butter, shortening, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.  Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract, continuing to cream.  Add the eggs one at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl and beating well after each addition.  Sift together the GF Flour Blend, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, powdered egg whites, and salt, and mix into the peanut butter mixture until completely incorporated.  Stir in the chopped peanuts.  Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.  Roll dough into approximately 36 balls that are the size of large walnuts.  Place 3” apart on a baking sheet.  Flatten with a fork that is dipped in GF Flour Blend or sugar.  Bake for about 10 minutes.  Cookies should be set but not hard, and have a light golden brown color.