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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies

The ultimate comfort food, Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies are soft, chewy, and irresistibly sweet! With creamy peanut butter and a fruity jam center, they make for an easy weeknight treat. You’ll want to make these again and again!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Cream Peanut Butter additional for drizzle if desired
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Strawberry Jam

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Frying pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream together the cream peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and unsalted butter. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
  3. Add the baking soda, baking powder, salt, and all-purpose flour and mix until just incorporated.
  4. Use a medium cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons) to scoop balls of dough. Place them on one of the baking sheets leaving 2 inches between them and use the back of a tablespoon to press an indent in the center of them. Fill the indent with a scant teaspoon of strawberry jam.
  5. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the edges are just barely starting to brown. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan completely before transferring to a cooling rack.
  6. Once the cookies have cooled, if you would like to, you may melt some peanut butter in the microwave and drizzle it across the cookies.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer freshness, consider refrigerating them.
  • Tip 2: You can freeze unbaked cookie dough. Just scoop the dough balls onto a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes to the baking time.
  • Tip 3: These cookies go wonderfully with a glass of cold milk or a cup of tea. They also make a great dessert after a savory meal.
  • Tip 4: Add chocolate chips or nuts to the dough for extra flavor and texture. You can also sprinkle some sea salt on top before baking for a sweet and salty combination.
  • Tip 5: Use sprinkles on top if you want a festive touch for holidays or celebrations.