Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

The best thing about these cookies is that you probably have all the ingredients in your pantry right now, and they come together in just a few minutes. Oh, and they are delicious. They have a chewy texture and strong peanut butter flavor. They would also be good with chocolate chips or even dipped in chocolate!

Ingredients:(adapted from Joy the Baker)

• 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter (I used Jif creamy)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt (optional)
• 1 tsp baking powder

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a bowl, stir together peanut butter and sugars until well combined.  Add egg, salt, and baking soda and stir until completely incorporated.  
4. Roll into tablespoon-sized balls and create a cris-cross pattern with a fork. 
5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until lightly browned.  
6. Slide parchment paper off baking sheet and let cool for at least 10 minutes, and enjoy!