Peanut Butter Brickle Drops

1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs 1 cup chunky peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour One 7 1/2-ounce package almond brickle pieces (1 1/3 cups)

In a large mixing bowl beat the butter or margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and baking soda; beat till combined. Beat in the eggs, peanut butter, and vanilla. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon. Stir in almond brickle pieces. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or till golden brown. Remove cookies and cool on wire racks   recipe source : Cooking.com