Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, scant
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter or 1 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cream together the butter, brown and granulated sugars.
  • Add the peanut butter and egg; beat well.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sifted flour, salt and baking soda.
  • Stir with whisk to combine.
  • Gradually stir into butter mixture, stirring well after each addition to blend.
  • Add vanilla and beat well.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on greased cookie sheet about 2-inches apart.
  • Flatten each ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly browned around the edges.