Peanuty Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

Adapted from: Bon Appetit, November 2011

⅓ cup smooth peanut butter

⅓ cup pecans, toasted

¾ cup flour

¼ tsp. baking soda

½ cup sugar

½ cup brown sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 egg

¾ cup old-fashioned oats

Combine the peanut butter and pecans in a food processor and process until smooth. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Using a mixer, cream together the butter and both sugars. Add the peanut butter/pecan mixtures and blend well. Beat in egg. Add dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Add the oats mix on high speed for 1 minutes to break up the oats. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with foil. Scoop rounded balls of dough and place 1 inch apart. Bake until light golden brown (about 11 minutes). Let cookies cool completely.

Yield: 2 dozen

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