Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
• In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
• Using a fork, press down on each cookie in a crisscross pattern to flatten them slightly.
• 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.