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Heat oven to 375°F.
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In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, and butter.
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Beat until fluffy.
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Add peanut butter, vanilla and egg, mix well.
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In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt.
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Mix dry ingredients together with a fork or wire whisk.
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Add dry ingredients to the peanut butter mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well.
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Scoop dough with a 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop.
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Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets lightly sprayed with Pam.
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Dip fork in 1/8 cup sugar and flatten dough with a crisscross pattern.
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Lightly sprinkle sugar on the cookies.
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Bake at 375°F for 6 to 9 minutes until golden brown.
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Let cookies cool on cookie sheet for one minute.
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Put cookies on wire racks to cool completely before putting in a cookie jar.