INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Prepare your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, beating until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in granulated sugar to coat evenly.
7. Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
8. Using a fork, gently flatten each dough ball in a crisscross pattern to create the classic peanut butter cookie shape.