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Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies

Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies: Your Softest Sweet Craving

Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies combine classic flavors into a soft, chewy treat that evokes childhood nostalgia.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 113 grams Unsalted Butter Provides moisture and richness for the cookie's texture.
  • 270 grams Natural Peanut Butter Deliver a bold peanut flavor; must be well-stirred.
  • 200 grams Light Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and moisture.
  • 150 grams Granulated Sugar Contributes sweetness and crisp exterior.
  • 349 grams Bleached All-Purpose Flour Ensures a soft, tender dough.
  • 3/4 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder Complements baking soda.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Binds ingredients and adds moisture.
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Adds moisture to the dough.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Introduces warm flavor note.
For the Jam Filling
  • 240 grams Strawberry Jam or Jelly Provides bursts of fruity sweetness; should be chilled.

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • mixing bowls
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Melt one stick of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then stir in one cup of well-stirred natural peanut butter until smooth.
  3. Mix in one cup of light brown sugar and three-quarters cup of granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.
  4. Add two large eggs, one tablespoon of milk, and two teaspoons of vanilla extract. Stir until well-mixed.
  5. Sift together two and three-quarters cups of flour, three-quarters teaspoon of baking soda, half a teaspoon of baking powder, and half a teaspoon of salt into the wet mixture. Fold gently.
  6. Scoop dough balls with a 3-tablespoon scoop, rolling them smooth and placing them on baking sheets.
  7. Press your thumb into the center of each dough ball to create a well, then fill with about one heaping teaspoon of chilled strawberry jam.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden, then allow to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes.
  9. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Experiment with different jams or nut butters for unique variations of these classic cookies.

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