Peanut Butter Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• pinch teaspoon salt, optional and to taste

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F and grease Backing tray or baking tray lined with Backing sheet , keep aside.
2. In a large, mixing bowl, Add butter, brown sugar, peanut butter, granulated sugar, vanilla, and whisk until smooth.
3. Combine the flour, baking soda, optional salt ; don't overmix.
4. Combine all the dry & wet ingredients in a bowl and mix gently till the mixture binds well.
5. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each portion into flat round cookie.
6. Arrange the cookies on the baking tray and Sprinkle brown sugar on cookie top. 
7. Bake in a pre-heated oven for at 180°c (360°f) for 10 to 15 minutes.
8. Depending on your climate, muffin pan, brand of ingredients, taste preferences, etc. baking times will vary.
9. Allow cookies to cool in pan for at least 15 minutes before removing them. 
10. Cookies will keep airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

TIPS:

Unbaked cookie dough can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 months, so consider baking only as many cookies as desired and save the remaining dough to be baked in the future when desired.