Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookies

Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Wet Ingredients:
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the creamy peanut butter until smooth.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour), baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix and Form Cookies:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined and a dough forms.
Form Cookie Dough Balls:
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls. If desired, roll each ball in additional granulated sugar to coat lightly.
Bake the Cookies:
- Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern on top.
Bake and Cool:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy:
- Once cooled, serve and enjoy these nostalgic Peanut Butter Lunch Lady Cookies!