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Ingredientes
- Classic Criss Cross Peanut Butter Cookies, by Katrina, Baking and Boys! adapted from Sally’s Baking Addiction
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chunky peanut butter (you can use smooth, too)
- 3 cups, plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for rolling the cookie dough balls)
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