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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies Recipe

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies Recipe
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These Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic PB&J sandwich. Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies with a sweet strawberry jam center, they are perfect for both kids and adults alike.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Total Time: 39 minutes
  • Yield: 21 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough:

  • 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (270 grams) creamy natural peanut butter*, very well stirred
  • 1 cup (200 grams) packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 ¾ cups (349 grams) bleached all-purpose flour**
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Filling:

  • ¾ cup (240 grams) strawberry jam or jelly, chilled

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Combine with peanut butter and sugars. Let cool.
  3. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  4. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla to the butter mixture. Stir well.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form dough.
  6. Form dough balls with jam centers and place on baking sheet.
  7. Bake for about 14 minutes.
  8. Cool on baking sheet before transferring to a rack.
  9. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • *For best results, use natural peanut butter that is well stirred.
  • **Bleached all-purpose flour is recommended for this recipe.

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