Yummy Peanut Butter Crunch Cookies are easy to make. Recipe makes 4 dozen cookies filled with peanuts and puffed rice for a crispy texture!
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper, aluminum foil or silpat sheets.
Using an electric mixer (on HIGH speed), cream butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar together in large mixing bowl. Beat until well combined. Turn speed to MEDIUM, then add egg, peanut butter and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy (about a minute).
Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together into a separate bowl. Turn mixer to LOW speed, then add flour mixture (a little at a time) to batter until all flour has been incorporated. FOLD peanuts and crispy rice cereal into dough until incorporated.
Shape dough into 1½" balls, rolling dough between using hands (it will be sticky). Place dough balls 2" apart on prepared baking sheets. Lightly press down dough with your hands, to flatten slightly.
Bake cookies at 375°F. for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Remove from oven; let cookies rest 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool.
Cool cookies completely before serving. They will "crisp up" as they cool. NOTE: If you are freezing any cookies, wait until completely cooled before freezing. Enjoy!
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