Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and peanut butter until creamy. Add the apple butter, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until creamy. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix in the chocolate chips.3. Scoop the dough out into rounded 1 tablespoon size balls. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Using a fork, very gently press down on each dough ball to flatten and create a cross-hatch pattern. 4. Bake for 7 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and tap the baking sheet on the counter. Return to the oven and bake another 3-5 minutes, until the cookies are just beginning to crisp on the edges.