In order to deliver the peanut butter cookie of your dreams we kept this recipe fairly simple--after all, who really needs a complicated peanut butter cookie when the classic is pretty much perfect? That said, there are a few things to consider before you start. First, you can’t use natural peanut butter here (sorry!) because its consistency and oil distribution just won’t work in this recipe. Instead, we use creamy peanut butter for that smooth, slightly chewy texture we all know and love. Additionally, don’t forget to grab a fork to make those iconic hash marks on the cookie tops. Peanut butter cookie dough is denser than other doughs and does not spread, so using a fork to flatten the dough balls helps the cookies cook evenly.