Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

So Father's Day was last week but I was running a little late.  I got my dad a nice shirt at Nordstrom and wanted to make some cookies to send him too.  He is a peanut butter kind of guy so I figured an old fashioned peanut butter cookie would be good to send him.  I looked all over for a good recipe and ended up combining a few to make this recipe.  As you probably know by now, I add cinnamon to most things I bake, so naturally I added some cinnamon to these cookies.  I really think the cinnamon helps bring out the peanut butter flavor.   Anyway,  these are great classic cookies that are super easy and delicious!  I hope everyone had a great Father's Day, and dad, I hope you enjoy your cookies!

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Classic Peanut Butter Cookies - Adapted from Me!

Yield: 2-3 Dozen depending on size

Ingredients:

1 Stick Unsalted Butter, room temperature

1/2 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup Light Brown Sugar

1 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter

1 Egg, room temperature

1 Teaspoon Vanilla

1 1/2 Cup Flour

2 Teaspoons Baking Powder

1/4 Teaspoon Salt

1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare baking sheet.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on medium speed until very light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. 
3. Add peanut butter and cream until fully combined, about 1 minute. Add egg and vanilla, mix until fully incorporated. 
4. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Then add to wet ingredients and paddle just until dough forms.
5. Roll dough into balls or just use a scoop for a more organic look. Place 2" apart on baking sheets. Using a fork, gently apply pressure to the top of the cookies, creating a criss-cross pattern, until cookies are 1/2" thick.
6. Bake cookies for 11-13 minutes, rotating half-way through, until golden. Allow cookies to cool slightly, about 5 minutes, on baking sheets and then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Enjoy!!

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