# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ For Finishing
11 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for rolling
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Scoop 1 tablespoon dough per cookie. Roll into balls and optionally roll in granulated sugar.
07 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Press down twice with fork in crisscross pattern to flatten.
08 - Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
09 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
