Step1

Preheat your oven to 375°F.

Step2

In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Add both sugars and cream the mixture again until well combined.

Step3

Incorporate the peanut butter and egg into the mixture, ensuring a smooth and uniform batter.

Step4

In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be cautious not to overmix.

Step6

Roll the cookie dough into balls and place them on a cookie sheet. Flatten each cookie slightly and use a fork to create the classic crisscross pattern on top.

Step7

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven until they turn light brown, approximately 9 to 10 minutes.

Step8

Once baked, allow the cookies to cool for a couple of minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack. This ensures a perfect, chewy texture.