Every home baker should have a peanut butter cookie recipe in his or her arsenal. Peanut butter cookies are recognizable by their signature crisscross pattern, made using the tines of a fork while forming the cookie and made popular by Pillsbury in the 1930s. These simple but delicious little treats are easy to whip up at a moment’s notice; the dough comes together in minutes and, after about an hour chilling in the fridge, can be out of the oven in no time at all. Don’t skip the chilling in the fridge step: giving the dough time to firm up helps the cookie keep its shape as it bakes in the oven. Sifting your dry ingredients will result in lighter, fluffier cookies. You can use crunchy or creamy peanut butter depending on your preference - either option will yield delicious results!