Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

1.Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2.In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

3.Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and creamy peanut butter until well combined.

4.In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.

6.Roll the dough into 2.5 cm (1-inch) balls and place them about 5 cm (2 inches) apart on the prepared baking sheets.

7.Using a fork, gently flatten each cookie ball in a criss-cross pattern.

8.Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. Do not overbake, as they will continue to set as they cool.

9.Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.