Makes About 3 Dozen Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped roasted and lightly salted peanuts
• 1 cup extra-crunchy peanut butter, at room temperature
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. In large mixer bowl, beat butter and sugars until fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla; beat on low speed 3 minutes. Mix in peanuts and peanut butter to blend thoroughly.
4. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix into butter mixture to blend thoroughly.
5. Form dough into 2-inch balls and place, spaced 2 inches apart, on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly to 1/2 inch thickness by criss-crossing tops lightly with fork. Bake 10 to 14 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
6. Cool on pans 2 minutes, then remove to racks to cool completely.