Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies
Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies are a delightful treat that transform the classic sandwich into a soft, chewy cookie. Each bite combines the rich flavor of creamy peanut butter with the sweetness of your favorite jelly, all enveloped in a golden crust. Perfect for snack time or dessert, these cookies are not only simple to make but also customizable, allowing you to experiment with different flavors. Whip up a batch and enjoy a nostalgic taste of childhood!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup jelly or jam of choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with brown and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Mix in the peanut butter until combined, then beat in the egg.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared sheets, indent each ball with your thumb, and fill with jelly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown; let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg