Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 c butter, softened
• 1/2 c white sugar
• 1/2 c brown sugar
• 3/4 c creamy peanut butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 c flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp baking soda

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   In a bowl, beat together the butter and...: In a bowl, beat together the butter and sugars and light in color. Beat in the peanut butter for an additional minute. Mix in the vanilla extract and egg until well combined. To the bowl add the flour, salt and baking soda. Mix everything together.

3. 3

   Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cooking scoop, scoop...: Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cooking scoop, scoop out the cookie dough. Place the cookie dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Using your hands, roll the cookie dough into balls. With the back of a fork press down to make a plus sign, flattening the cookies slightly.

4. 4

   Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. Transfer the...: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes. Transfer the peanut butter cookies to a wire rack for cooling.