Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

• Preheat oven to 350º F.
• In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, egg, and baking soda. Stir until all ingredients are blended. Add vanilla and stir.
• Roll dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place on greased cookie sheet. 
• Bake for 16-17 minutes or until lightly browned and set.
• Remove pan from oven and leave cookies on baking sheet 1-2 minutes. Then, place cookies on a rack to cool.

           Optional: Add mini chocolate chips and/or chopped mixed nuts to batter.