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Peanut Butter Cookies

Course Dessert
Servings 12 Biggy cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter ( smooth or crunchy )
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/4 cup AP flour

Instructions
 

  • During the whole mixing process, scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Beat everything but the egg and flour together until smooth.
  • Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated, approx 1 minute.
  • Slowly sift in the flour, and mix on low until fully combined, approx 1 minute.
  • Form a ball, wrap in plastic, refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  • Preheat oven 375F
  • Roll even-sized balls, place 2" apart on a baking sheet.
  • Press flat with a fork vertically and horizontally to make a grid pattern.
  • Bake 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.