– Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy for the cookie base.
– Stir in smooth or crunchy peanut butter for rich nutty flavor and texture.
– Beat in egg and vanilla extract to bind the dough and enhance sweetness.
– Combine flour, baking soda, and salt, then blend into the wet mixture.
– Roll dough into small balls, press gently with a fork for a crisscross pattern.
– Bake until golden at the edges, then let cool for soft, chewy cookies.