Peanut Butter Cookies (Soft and Chewy)

I specifically looked for a soft and chewy peanut butter cookie recipe online and this one is delicious.  It came from a blog called aheadofthyme.com.  I was reluctant to use so much vanilla but these cookies are delicious and flavorful.  Give them a try, I'm going to make with Sienna soon!

1 cup peanut butter (I use Skippy Natural, creamy) 
1 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter and sugars until soft and creamy.

Add the egg and vanilla and continue to mix until fully combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.  Add these dry ingredients to your large bowl until completely combined.

Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and place on an un-greased, parchment-lined baking sheet.  Using a fork, press down on each ball of dough to slightly flatten and create a criss-cross pattern.

Bake for 8 minutes or as soon as top begins to slightly crack.  

To keep them soft and chewy, be careful not to overtake.  Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.