Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, softened)
• Creamy peanut butter (1/2 cup)
• Granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
• Brown sugar (1/2 cup, packed)
• Egg (1, large)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• All-purpose flour (1 1/4 cups)
• Baking soda (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Using a fork, gently press down on each dough ball to create a crisscross pattern, flattening them slightly.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy these delicious peanut butter cookies with your favorite beverage!