Peanut Butter Cookies (Salted Caramel)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (113g) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (120g) peanut butter
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup caramel bits
• to taste Flaky salt, for finishing

Method

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
2. Cream butter, peanut butter, and sugars.
3. Beat in egg and vanilla.
4. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Fold in caramel bits; sprinkle a pinch of flaky salt after baking.
6. Scoop balls; press with a fork to make a crosshatch.
7. Bake 10–11 minutes; cool 5 minutes on the sheet.

Notes

Use creamy peanut butter for the most consistent texture.