Peanut Butter Sugar Cookies

1Preheat the Oven Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2Prepare the Cookie Dough In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and peanut butter (½ cup) until light and fluffy. Add the eggs (2 large) and vanilla extract (1 teaspoon), and mix until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder (1 teaspoon), and salt (½ teaspoon). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

3Shape and Bake the Cookies Take small portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet. Use a fork to gently press down on each ball to create a crisscross pattern. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

4Add Topping While the cookies are still hot, heat the peanut butter (¼ cup) in the microwave until melted. Drizzle the melted peanut butter (½ cup) over the cookies and sprinkle with granulated sugar (1 cup) for a sweet finish.