Description
Peanut Butter And Jelly Stuffed Cookies are a delightful treat combining the classic flavors of peanut butter and jelly in a soft, chewy cookie.
Ingredients
- Creamy peanut butter: 1 cup
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup
- Brown sugar, packed: 1/2 cup
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups
- Baking powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Grape or strawberry jelly (or preferred flavor): 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing to form a smooth dough.
- Scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten into discs. Place half of the discs onto the prepared baking sheet.
- In the center of each disc, add 1 teaspoon of jelly.
- Top each with another dough disc, pressing the edges to seal. Gently press the edges with a fork for a decorative touch.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try using different types of jelly or jam.
- Ensure the butter is softened for easier mixing.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg