Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies—soft, chewy treats that perfectly blend the nutty richness of peanut butter with the sweet, fruity goodness of your favorite jam. Ready in just 30 minutes, these cookies are an ideal addition to any gathering, snack box, or dessert table. They are customizable, so you can use different jams or nut butters to create your own unique flavor profile. Plus, with a freezer-friendly option for the dough, you can always have fresh cookies on hand whenever the craving strikes!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup seedless jam
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl or stand mixer, cream together softened butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Mix in peanut butter until smooth, then add egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix just until incorporated to avoid toughness.
- Shape dough into balls about 1 and 1/2 inches wide and place them on the baking sheets.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork dipped in sugar or flour.
- Add about 1 teaspoon of jam in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes or until edges are set but not browned too much.
- Let cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13–15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: <5mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute crunchy peanut butter for added texture. Experiment with different flavors of jam to create new variations of this classic treat. For added flair, drizzle melted peanut butter over cooled cookies.