Peanut Butter Cookies

For as much as I love peanut butter, I have never been a fan of peanut butter cookies.

But, this recipe for soft and chewy peanut butter cookies was a huge hit at a BBQ last weekend.

yield: ~28 cookies

ingredients

½C salted butter, room temperature

½C brown sugar

¼C sugar

1 egg, room temperature

¾C creamy peanut butter 

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp baking soda

1 ¼C all-purpose flour

directions

1. Preheat oven in 350°.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream butter and sugars on medium speed.
3. Mix in peanut butter, egg, and vanilla; scrape down sides as needed.
4. Slowly mix in the baking soda and flour, until just mixed.
5. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
6. Roll about 1½ tablespoons of dough into a ball.
7. Place onto an ungreased cookie sheet or silpat.
8. Bake for 8-9 minutes. Cookies will be soft and may appear not fully cooked.
9. Press fork down slightly on each cookie.
10. Let cool for a few minutes on cookie sheet before moving to a cooling rack.
11. Enjoy!