Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226g/8 oz) Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g/7 oz) Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup (200g/7 oz) Packed Light Brown Sugar
- 1 cup (250g/9 oz) Creamy Peanut Butter
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) Vanilla Extract
- 2 ½ cups (300g/10.5 oz) All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) Salt
- Optional: Coarse Sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the peanut butter until well combined, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Use a fork to flatten each cookie, pressing down twice in a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.