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Sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt and set aside.
With an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
In another bowl, mix the egg and vanilla essence, then gradually beat into the butter mixture.
Stir in the peanut butter and blend thoroughly. Stir in the dry ingredients. Chill for at least 30 minutes, until firm.
Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Grease two baking sheets.
Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets and press flat with a fork into circles about 6cm/2 ½ in in diameter, making a criss-cross pattern. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until lightly coloured. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.