Description
Classic childhood flavors transformed into irresistible cookies with creamy peanut butter dough and a sweet jelly center. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup your favorite jelly or jam
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 3. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
- 4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- 5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined.
- 6. Scoop dough using a medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons) and roll into balls.
- 7. Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- 8. Press your thumb or the back of a small spoon into the center of each cookie to create an indentation.
- 9. Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jelly.
- 10. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers still look slightly soft.
- 11. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Use any flavor of jelly or jam you prefer. Cookies are best when completely cooled before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g