Super Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

 

I was travelling with my husband last summer from Bozeman to Salt Lake. Since our road took us right past my daughter's home, we arranged to make a quick stop there. She put one of these warm, perfect cookies into my hand as we were driving away; making it a very pleasant trip indeed. If you are a peanut butter fan (like me) this is the best homemade peanut butter cookie I have come across. 

Super Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

1 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. butter, softened

1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar

Cream together, then add:

1 egg
1 Tbsp. vanilla

Stir in:
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Drop onto greased baking sheet; flatten with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 min. Take them out while still doughy looking. Cool, store in an airtight container.

Variation: decrease flour to 1 c. add 1 c. oats and 1 tsp. cinnamon. Yummy and hearty.

Notes: I haven't tried the variation yet.

Jenny