1994 - Bursting With Flavor

Having tasted my friend Carla’s Peanut Butter Bursts at work last year, Lisa and I agreed they deserved a spot in the rotation. We love peanut butter almost as much as we love chocolate! We must get that from Dad because Mom has said, “Does it always have to be chocolate?” No, Mom, it can be peanut butter.

Since we made these and Grandma Baker’s Peanut Butter Fingers (more peanut butter and chocolate!) on Dec. 6, we decided not to make Peanut Butter Cookies this year. We made a pan each, and these newcomers vanished from our Christmas cookie trays as quickly as their veteran counterparts.

Carla's Peanut Butter Bursts

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large bowl, combine and beat until creamy:

1 c butter, softened

3/4 c firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 c sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

Add and beat well:

1 egg

Gradually add and mix well:

2 c self-rising flour

Stir in:

1 10-ounce package peanut butter morsels

Spread in greased baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Cool and cut into squares.