These are for the purist – and they are the best I’ve ever had.

1 cup (2 sticks) margarine, at room temperature

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

2 eggs, at room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1-1/2 cups smooth peanut butter

3-1/3 cups flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.  Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.

Cream together the margarine and sugars.  Beat in the eggs, vanilla and peanut butter mixing well.  Add the flour and baking soda and mix until everything is well incorporated.

Please tablespoonfuls on the prepared cookie sheet and flatten with a fork.  Bake until brown on the edges, about 15 to 18 minutes.  Do not overbake.  Cool for 2minues then remove to rack to finish cooling.  Makes about 3 dozen.  Freezes well. 

By Emuna Braverman and Elizabeth Kurtz, of www.gourmetkoshercooking.com

www.gourmetkoshercooking.com is a new and exciting site where you will find over 900 great kosher recipes – with particular emphasis on ideas for Shabbos and holidays, the best new kosher products, gorgeous table top decor, articles on kosher wine and healthy eating, featured giveaways, travel, cooking with kids and much more. Content is updated weekly so visit us often. Your family will be glad you did!