Bake Peanut Butter Cookies - Easy & Delicious

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures the cookies bake evenly.
2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. This prevents sticking and makes for easier cleanup.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Use an electric mixer on medium speed or mix by hand using a wooden spoon until well combined and smooth.
4. Add the baking soda and salt to the mixture. Stir until fully incorporated; make sure there are no dry spots left in the dough.
5. Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about two inches of space between each cookie as they will spread during baking.
6. For that classic crisscross pattern, dip a fork in sugar and press it down gently on each ball of dough twice at an angle to create a crosshatch design.
7. Place them in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes or until they are lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
8. Once baked, remove from oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about five minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy!