Description
These Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic sandwich combination. Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies are filled with a sweet strawberry jam center, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup creamy 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 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Filling:
- 1 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream: In a large mixing bowl, cream together peanut butter, sugars, and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add: Mix in eggs, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Incorporate: Gradually add in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Shape: Roll dough into balls and make an indentation in the center of each. Fill with strawberry jam.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are set and slightly golden.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Drizzle: If desired, drizzle with melted peanut butter for extra flavor.
Notes
- You can use any flavor of jam or jelly for the filling to customize these cookies to your preference.
- For a festive touch, use a variety of jams for a colorful assortment of cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg