Fannie Farmer Peanut Butter Cookie

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.

3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until the mixture is light and fluffy.

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

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft cookie dough forms.

6. Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, portion out the cookie dough and roll it into small balls. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.

7. Gently press down on each dough ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern on the cookies.

8. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown.

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

10. Once the cookies have cooled, store them in an airtight container to maintain their freshness and enjoy them with a glass of cold milk or your favorite hot beverage.