Description

Soft and chewy peanut butter cookies filled with a sweet, fruity jelly center, offering a nostalgic twist on the classic peanut butter and jelly flavor combination.

Ingredients

1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup fruit jelly or jam (strawberry, grape, raspberry, or preferred flavor)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Using a fork, gently press each dough ball to flatten slightly and create a criss-cross pattern, being careful not to flatten completely.
Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie with your thumb or the back of a spoon, without pressing through.
Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of jelly into each indentation, being careful not to overfill.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden and cookies are set.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Experiment with different jelly flavors like raspberry, blackberry, or apricot.

Use natural peanut butter and whole wheat flour for a healthier variation.

Crunchy peanut butter adds texture, smooth peanut butter makes a uniform cookie.

Dust cooled cookies lightly with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Reheat gently in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to restore softness.

Dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking to enhance flavor and ease shaping.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg