Ingredients
Method
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If desired, fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart. Flatten them slightly with the back of a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies should look slightly underbaked in the center, as they will continue to firm up as they cool.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Servings: 24 cookies
