Peanut Butter Cookies

Lightly grease 2 baking trays (cookie sheets).

In a large mixing bowl,beat together the butter and peanut butter.

Gradually add the sugar and beat well.

Add the beaten egg a little at a time until it is thoroughly combined.

Sieve (strain) the flour,baking powder and salt into the peanut butter mixture.

Add the peanuts and bring all of the ingredients together to form a soft dough.Wrap and leave to chill for about 30 minutes.

Form the dough into 20 balls and place them on to the prepared baking trays (cookie sheets) about 5cm/2 inches apart to allow for spreading.Flatten them slightly with your hand.

Bake in a preheated oven,190 oC/375 oF/Gas Mark 5,for 15 minutes until golden brown.Transfer the biscuits (cookies) to a wire rack and leave to cool.