jeanniebee bakes

I'll be honest, Peanut Butter Cookies are rarely my first choice in cookies.  In fact, I usually make them when I'm down to bare bones in the baking cupboard.  However, every time I do  make this classic cookie, I'm pleasantly surprised.  Even though eating the dough is my favorite part, there's just something about that crusty sugar coating over the criss-crossed fork marked tops that takes me back to being a kid.  I hope you enjoy this comfort cookie as much as my family and friends do!  Ingredients      1/2     cup peanut butter       1/2     cup butter, softened       1/2     cup granulated sugar       1/2     cup light brown sugar (packed)       1/2     teaspoon baking powder       1/2     teaspoon baking soda       1/4     teaspoon salt       1   ...

I am a lover of crispy, crunchy cookies…and also spice!  These zesty ginger cookies are one of my favorite and they are the perfect accompaniment for a steamy cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa! Ginger Crisps Ingredients 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 6 tablespoons butter, softened ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup mild molasses 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract    Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling  Directions Whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cloves.  Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with a mixer until light and fluffy.  Beat in molasses, egg yolk, and vanilla.  With mixer on low, beat in dry ingredients until dough is just combined and still crumbly.  Use spatula to meld dough together. Cut six ...