Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Add syrup and the egg yolk and beat well.
  4. Mix in flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder.
  5. If necessary, refrigerate for 15-30 minutes for easier handling.
  6. Shape dough into 1" balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  7. With a fork dipped in sugar, flatten balls with a criss-cross pattern.
  8. Bake at 350° for 8-12 minutes until golden brown.