Classic Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the sweet, nutty flavor of Dad's favorite peanut butter cookies. These classic cookies are made with simple ingredients and are perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or pack them in your lunchbox for a tasty treat. With a short preparation time of just 15 minutes, you'll have warm, freshly-baked cookies in no time.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
7. Using a fork, flatten each cookie by making a crisscross pattern on the top.
8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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