Servings: 5 ½ dozen cookies

1 C unsalted butter 1 C unsalted butter
1 C creamy peanut butter 1 C creamy peanut butter
1 C brown sugar 1 C brown sugar
1 C white sugar 1 C white sugar
2 eggs, well beaten 2 eggs, well beaten
2½ C flour 2½ C flour
1 t. baking powder 1 t. baking powder
1½ t. baking soda 1½ t. baking soda
1 t. salt 1 t. salt

Cream butter and peanut butter; add sugars a little at a time and beat well.
Combine dry ingrdients.
Add eggs and dry ingredients to creamed mixture, combining until there are no dry spots. Chill dough for a few hours.
Shape dough into 1" balls and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Using a fork, dip in water and use it to press crosswise into cookies.
Bake in 375° preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove to wire rack and cool.

Also like these shaped around a chunk of semi-sweet chocolate or a few good quality chocolate chips before using a fork to criss-cross.  Also like these shaped around a chunk of semi-sweet chocolate or a few good quality chocolate chips before using a fork to criss-cross.