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### 👩🍳 How to Make Payday Cookies
1. **Cream together the butter and sugars** until fluffy.
2. **Add eggs and vanilla**, mix until smooth.
3. **Stir in dry ingredients** just until combined.
4. **Fold in peanuts and peanut butter chips** (or caramel bits).
5. **Scoop onto a baking sheet**, spacing evenly.
6. **Bake at 350°F (175°C)** for 9–11 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
7. **Cool on a wire rack** and enjoy warm—or store in an airtight container for up to 4 days (if they last that long!).
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### 📝 Tips & Tricks
* **Chill the dough** for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies.
* **Press extra peanuts on top** before baking for a prettier finish.
* **Swap in chopped Payday bars** for a shortcut with major wow factor.
* **Double the batch**—they freeze beautifully!
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### 🥛 Best Served With…
* A cold glass of milk
* Hot coffee or espresso
* Packed in lunchboxes or brought to the office to make instant friends
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### 💛 Final Thoughts
**Payday Cookies** are the perfect mix of nostalgic comfort and cookie indulgence. They’re sweet and salty, chewy and crunchy, and guaranteed to disappear quickly. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the candy bar or just love bold cookie flavors, this recipe is a must-bake.
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Want a printable version, bar-style adaptation, or gluten-free alternative? Just let me know—I’m happy to help customize it for you!
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