Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies are a delightful fusion of childhood nostalgia and modern baking. These soft, chewy cookies have a crunchy sugar coating and are filled with sweet strawberry jam, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or simply satisfying a sweet tooth, this easy recipe combines the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter with fruity jelly to create cookies that everyone will adore.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling (optional)
- ½ – 1 cup strawberry jelly or seedless jam
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter, melted (optional)
- ¼ cup peanuts, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Cream the butter, sugar, and peanut butter in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until combined. Chill dough for 30-60 minutes if desired.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in granulated sugar if using, and place on the baking sheet. Make an indentation in each cookie and fill with jelly.
- Bake for 14-15 minutes or until edges are set. Allow cooling before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg