Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has begun to dissolve.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl, mixing until the batter is glossy and well-combined.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually stir the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix only until the white streaks of flour disappear; do not over-mix.
6. Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a 1-inch ball. Place the balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
7. Use a fork to press a criss-cross pattern into the top of each ball, flattening the cookie to about 1/2 inch thickness.
8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown while the centers still look slightly soft.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.