Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Cookies

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line sheet trays with parchment paper, set aside.

Step 2

In the body of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, cream the peanut butter with the butter until smooth.

Step 3

Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the stand mixer.

Step 4

Mix it in until combined.

Step 5

Add the eggs one at a time making sure it’s fully mixed in before adding in the next.

Step 6

Stir in the vanilla.

Step 7

In a small bowl stir together the flour and baking soda.

Step 8

Add it to the wet mixture.

Step 9

Stir it in until combined with until there are no dry patches. Scrape down the sides as needed.

Step 10

Place 2 tablespoons worth of dough about 3-inches apart on the prepared sheet trays. Using a fork, make a cross-hatch pattern in the cookie dough, gently pressing down the cookie dough.

Step 11

Bake for 12-13 minutes until golden brown and they no longer appear glossy on the outside. Let cool on the sheet tray for 5 minutes, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.