Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.

Use a fork to gently press down each cookie dough ball to create a crisscross pattern.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden. The centers may be soft.

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.