2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
1/4 cup peanut butter (Jif is the best!)
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl and set aside. Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixing bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet or spread in baking pan.

BAKING TIMES:

For Cookies: Bake at 350°F for 11 to 13 minutes.

For Bars: Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes.

Submitted by: Lana T. Lee