Peanut Butter Cookies Trader Joe Style

2 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 t baking soda
1 t baking powder
1/4 t salt
1 c butter, softened
1 c Trader Joe's Organic Creamy Peanut Butter
1 c firmly packed brown sugar
1 c granulated sugar
1/3 c granulated set aside in a small bowl
2 large eggs brought to room temperature
1 t Trader Joe's vanilla extract
12 oz. container of Trader Joe's mini milk chocolate peanut butter cups
1 small box of instant vanilla pudding

1. Pre-heat oven to 375°. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and pudding mix in a medium sized bowl. Beat the butter, peanut butter and sugars in a large bowl at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. Beat in flour mixture just until combined. Stir in mini p/b chips.

2. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in the 1/3 c of granulated sugar that was set aside. Place onto ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. With a fork, press and flatten each ball with a criss cross pattern. Bake about 10 - 12 minutes; until just golden. Yield: 6 dozen