Peanut Butter Cookies without Brown Sugar

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a medium bowl, add the cups of flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir to dry ingredients together to combine, then set aside.
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl, or stand electric mixer, using paddle attachment cream peanut butter, butter, sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
4. 4
   Add in the egg, and continue mixing on medium speed until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly. 
5. 5
   Slowly add in the dry ingredients, and mix on low to medium speed until a soft dough forms and ingredients are well combined. 
6. 6
   Line cookie sheets with parchment paper, or lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Use a cookie scoop to measure and scoop dough.
7. 7
   Roll into dough balls, and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. 8
   Use a fork to lightly press down the dough ,making a criss-cross pattern on top of the cookie. Be sure to leave about an inch in space around each cookie to allow room for spread during baking.
9. 9
   Bake cookies on the center rack for 8-11 minutes, until cookies are slightly beginning to turn golden brown around the edges.
10. 10
    Remove from the oven and let set for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack or parchment paper on the countertop.