Celebrate National Peanut Butter Day this Friday, January 24, with these delicious Peanut Butter Cookies from The Food Network. Makes 2 dozen.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease baking sheets. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup sugar with 1 stick butter (room temperature). Add 1 egg, 1 cup peanut butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla; mix until smooth. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2teaspoon baking soda, and 1 1/2 cups flour until well combined.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls, roll in sugar, and place on baking sheets. Flatten with a fork in a crisscross pattern. Bake for 12-15minutes. Cool briefly on sheets before transferring to a wire rack.