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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies Recipe

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies are classic soft peanut butter cookies with sweet strawberry jam centers, featuring crisp edges and chewy centers. Perfect lunchbox treats or afternoon snacks that capture nostalgic PB&J sandwich flavors in cookie form.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup strawberry jam or jelly (chilled)
  • Sugar coating:
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • 2. In a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and ¼ cup granulated sugar until creamy (2-3 minutes). Add egg and vanilla; beat until combined.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • 4. Scoop 1½ tablespoon dough balls (about 38g each). Roll in granulated sugar coating. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Gently press thumb (or end of wooden spoon) into center of each ball to create ½-inch indentation.
  • 5. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers still soft. Cookies will firm as they cool. Immediately re-press indentations if needed. Cool 5 minutes on pan, then transfer to wire rack.
  • 6. Once completely cool, fill indentations with 1 tsp chilled strawberry jam per cookie.

Notes

  • Chill jam before filling prevents melting during storage.
  • Natural peanut butter works; stir well before measuring.
  • For uniform cookies, use #40 cookie scoop (1½ tbsp).
  • Grape jelly, raspberry, or apricot jam all delicious alternatives.
  • Store in airtight container up to 5 days; freeze up to 3 months.

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