Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

Steps

1. 1.

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   Heat And Prep** Heat oven to 175°C (350°F). Line two baking sheets with parchment.

2. 2.

   Cream Butter And Sugars

   Beat butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

3. 3.

   Add Dry Ingredients

   Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until just combined. If the dough feels crumbly, add 1 tbsp milk. Chill 20 minutes if soft.

4. 4.

   Shape Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

   Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto the sheets, spacing them apart. Flatten each with a fork in a crosshatch pattern. Sprinkle flaky salt if using.

5. 5.

   Bake And Cool

   Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly underdone. Cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then move to a rack.