3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 lg. egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. salted, roasted peanuts
3/4 c. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped dates, raisins or other dried fruit

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix flour and soda together. In another bowl cream butter and peanut butter. Gradually add brown sugar, egg and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture until well combined. Stir in peanuts, chocolate chips and dried fruit.

Drop by tablespoon on greased cookie sheet about two inches apart. Bake until light brown. Cool slightly, then remove from baking sheet to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about three dozen cookies.