Peanut Butter Cookies

Based on recipe from Nicole Spiridakis for NPR. Best on the day it's made.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies

2 cup natural peanut butter (can also use other nut butters)

1 cup light or dark brown sugar

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large egg

2 teaspoon baking soda

4 tablespoons maple syrup

2 teaspoon vanilla

Pinch of salt

1 cup ground almonds or other nuts

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a large bowl, stir peanut butter and sugars together until well combined.

Add egg, baking soda, maple syrup, vanilla and salt and mix well. Stir in the almonds and chocolate chips.

Using a very small ice-cream scoop, scoop out small, walnut-sized amounts of dough and roll them in your hands to form a ball. Place on cookie sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool for 5 minutes on brown paper bags.