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:

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. 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.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Use a fork to flatten each cookie, pressing down twice in a criss-cross pattern.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.