Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 large egg
1 t. vanilla
3/4 c. smooth peanut butter
1-1/2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slightly grease cookie sheets or use parchment. Beat together butter, sugars, egg, vanilla, and peanut butter until smooth. Add flour, soda, and salt, beating gently until combined. Dough will be dry and stiff. If needed, drizzle in a bit of water to make dough cohesive.

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheet, leaving 2" between cookies. Flatten with a fork to make a crosshatch design. Bake 12-16 minutes until just barely brown on edges.

Makes 2 dozen.

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