Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

1. Prepare the Baking Sheets:

• Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.

Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough

1. Cream Butter, Sugars, and Peanut Butter:

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the peanut butter and mix until smooth.

1. Add the Egg and Vanilla:

• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.

1. Mix Dry Ingredients:

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

1. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 3: Shape the Cookies

1. Form Balls:

• Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.

1. Create the Criss-Cross Pattern:

• Using a fork, gently press down on each cookie to create a criss-cross pattern on top.

Step 4: Bake

1. Bake the Cookies:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still look soft, but they will firm up as they cool.

1. Cool:

• Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5: Serve

• Enjoy these Peanut Butter Cookies with a glass of cold milk or as a sweet snack any time of day!

These cookies are perfect for peanut butter fans, offering a chewy texture and rich flavor that’s hard to resist!