1 c. molasses
1 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. butter
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. unbleached flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream together: molasses, peanut butter, butter, egg, and vanilla.

Sift together: flour, baking powder, and salt.

Add dry ingredients to peanut-butter mixture. Blend well. Drop on greased cookie sheet. Flatten with a fork dipped in water. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.