Easy Bake Peanut Butter Cookies Dipped in Chocolate: A Sweet Family Treat

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and sugar.
3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well blended.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture until combined.
6. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm up.
7. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
8. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
11. In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt dark chocolate with optional vegetable oil until smooth, stirring occasionally.
12. Dip half of each cookie into the melted chocolate, then place them back on the parchment paper to set.
13. Allow the dipped cookies to cool until chocolate is set.