Better Homes and Gardens

In a large mixing bowl beat butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for secondsAdd the granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and baking powderBeat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionallyBeat in the egg and vanilla until combinedBeat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixerStir in any remaining flourIf necessary, cover and chill dough about 1 hour or until easy to handle.

Preheat oven to degrees FShape dough into 1-inch ballsRoll balls in additional granulated sugar to coatPlace balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheetUsing the tines of a fork, flatten balls by making crisscross marks on topBake for 7 to 9 minutes or until bottoms are light brownTransfer to a wire rack and let coolMakes about 36 cookies.