1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened

1/2 c. creamy or chunky peanut butter

1/2 c. granulated sugar

1/2 c. packed brown sugar

1 t. vanilla extract

1 large egg

1 3/4 c. (11.5-oz. pkg.) Semi-sweet chocolate morsels

Granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 375° F.

Combine flour and baking soda in small bowl. Beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels.

Drop dough by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. Press down slightly with bottom of glass dipped in granulated sugar.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still soft. Cool on baking sheets for 4 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Makes 42 cookies (3 1/2 dozen)

Weight Watchers: 4 points per cookie (8 g. fat, 15 g. carbohydrates, 0 g. fiber, 2 g. protein)

Very Best Baking by Nestle