Soft Chewy Homestyle Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together with a hand mixer on medium speed. Mix for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale yellow.

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture. Beat on medium speed for about 1 minute until the wet ingredients are completely smooth and combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture on low speed until a soft dough forms.

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Dip the tines of a fork in a little extra sugar and press a criss-cross pattern into the top of each dough ball, flattening them slightly.

Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are lightly golden brown but the centers still look soft. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.