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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies: A Nostalgic Treat Reimagined

Abby Martin
The comfort of a classic PB&J sandwich transformed into the perfect cookie!
Print Recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 21 cookies
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 3/4 cups bleached all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • 3/4 cup strawberry jam or jelly chilled

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • 2. Microwave butter in 20-second intervals until melted. Stir in peanut butter.
  • 3. Add sugars and whisk together until combined. Set aside to cool.
  • 4. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • 5. To the butter mixture, add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
  • 6. Add flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir with a spatula.
  • 7. Form dough into 3-tablespoon rounds. Create a well in each with your thumb.
  • 8. Add 1 teaspoon of jam in the well and partially seal with dough.
  • 9. Place on baking sheet with jam side up, spacing 3 inches apart.
  • 10. Bake for 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
  • 11. Cool cookies on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use natural peanut butter for the best flavor. Stir well to avoid oily pockets.
Bleached all-purpose flour ensures a softer texture. Measure correctly.
Keyword nostalgic desserts, PB&J cookies, peanut butter and jelly cookies, peanut butter cookies, Vegetarian