Description
Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies are a nostalgic treat that combines the creamy richness of peanut butter with the sweet burst of jelly. These soft and chewy cookies are easy to make, perfect for any occasion, and sure to evoke fond childhood memories with every bite. Delight your family and friends with this simple recipe that offers a fun twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, light
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup jelly or jam (grape or strawberry recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in peanut butter and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts onto the baking sheet, making an indentation in each cookie with your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with about half a teaspoon of jelly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are slightly golden. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg