1/2 c. butter at room temperature
1 c. cream peanut butter
1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
1 lg. egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour

DECORATION:

Peanut halves
Red licorice laces cut in 3 inch lengths
Small round decors for eyes

Cream butter and peanut butter. Add sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in baking soda and flour. Chill 1 hour covered, until firm enough to handle. Shape level tablespoon dough into balls. Taper each ball at one end into a teardrop shape.

Press one side flat. Place flat side down 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Gently push 2 peanut halves in each for ears and 2 pieces of candy for eyes. Make a 1/2 inch deep hole at tail end with a wooden pick. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until firm. Remove to rack, insert licorice tails and cool completely. Makes 60.