Crispy Chewy Peanut Butter Cookie

Instructions

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

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

3. In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add the peanut butter to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well incorporated.

5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

6. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.

7. If using chopped roasted peanuts, fold them into the cookie dough until evenly distributed.

8. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out portions of dough and roll them into balls.

9. Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

10. Gently flatten each cookie dough ball with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on the top of each cookie.

11. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

12. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.