Moist and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup of creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup of light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugars, egg, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
3. Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
4. Press the tines of a fork down into the top of each cookie to create a criss-cross pattern.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
6. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Peanut butter cookies are believed to be the first cookie ever to be made with peanut butter.
• Peanut butter cookies are a popular choice for ice cream sandwiches.
• These cookies are a great way to use up any leftover peanut butter.