Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• • 2 large eggs
• • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• • 1 teaspoon baking soda
• • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• • 1/4 teaspoon salt
• • Extra granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: Beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
3. Step 3: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
4. Step 4: Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the peanut butter mixture.
5. Step 5: Roll dough into 1.5-inch balls and roll each in granulated sugar.
6. Step 6: Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Use a fork to press a crosshatch pattern into each cookie, flattening slightly.
7. Step 7: Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers still look slightly underdone. They will firm up as they cool.
8. Step 8: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.