Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies
Delicious cookies that combine the classic flavors of peanut butter and jelly with a soft texture and sweet jam filling.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Jam Filling
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam You can use other flavors like raspberry or blueberry.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Press an indentation in the center of each dough ball with your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with strawberry jam, being careful not to overfill.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers look soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. They can also be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for 3 months.