1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

2️⃣ Prepare the Dough:

In a large mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and well combined (about 2–3 minutes).

Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

3️⃣ Shape the Cookies:

Roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.

For the classic peanut butter cookie look, press down lightly on each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.

4️⃣ Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will look slightly underdone but will set as they cool.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.