Peanut Butter Cookies IV

1 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour

¾ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup butter

½ cup peanut butter

½ cup white sugar

½ cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup white sugar for decoration

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

In a medium bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg, then stir in vanilla. Gradually blend in the sifted ingredients. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Criss-cross with fork tines.

Bake at for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool slightly, and remove from pan.