The Perfect Peanut Butter Cookie

By Addie

These cookies always turn out perfect. It is a fast easy cookie recipe that always delivers.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
• 1/2 cup ( 1 stick ) butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

In a medium bowl sift to combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt

In a large bowl beat together peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add in egg and vanilla

Combine flour mixture with peanut butter mixture, scrapping the sides of the bowl to insure batter is well blended. Cover bowl with plastic and place in frig for 20 minutes

Using a teaspoon drop batter 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Using a fork make crisscross pattern flattening cookies slightly. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes per your oven