Perfect homemade Peanut Butter Cookies. Soft and chewy, easy to make, and topped with a sweet sugar coating. You're going to love this delicious recipe!
In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with 1 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until creamy.
Add in eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter. Mix until combined. Slowly add in flour mixture, blending until combined (do not over beat). The crumbs will come together to form a dough, that's when you stop mixing!
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate cookie dough for one hour.
When ready, add remaining 1/2 cup sugar to a small bowl. Using a 2 Tbsp cookie scoop, spoon dough and roll into a ball. Roll in sugar and place on parchment covered baking sheet.
Use the tines of a fork to press criss-cross marks.
Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove and cool on wire rack. ENJOY.
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Notes
Use parchment paper or silpat when baking. The extra sugar on the cookie can stick to the pan.
Wonder why fork marks are used? Peanut butter cookies are dense and don't spread as much as most types. The fork marks help ensure even baking.
Want to change up the flavor? Try mixing in some chocolate chips or M&M'S candies to the dough.