Gourmet Magazine's Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

DIRECTIONS

• In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the peanut butter and sugar until well combined.
• In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg, then beat it into the peanut butter mixture along with the soda and salt until well combined.
• Roll 1-inch balls of dough and arrange them on greased cookie sheets.
• With a fork, flatten and make a crosshatch pattern.
• Bake until puffed and golden, about 13 minutes.
• Let rest on baking sheet a minute or so before removing.