Description
These Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies combine the classic flavors of creamy peanut butter and sweet strawberry jam into a delightful baked treat. Featuring a soft and chewy texture with a jammy center and an optional peanut butter drizzle, these cookies are perfect for any occasion and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (plus additional for drizzle, if desired)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Filling
- 1 cup strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Ingredients: In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, combine the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter. Mix them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Then, add in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until everything is well incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the baking soda, baking powder, salt, and all-purpose flour to the wet mixture. Mix the ingredients just until the flour is fully incorporated without overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Form Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop (approx. 3 tablespoons), scoop dough balls and place them on one of the prepared baking sheets. Leave about 2 inches of space between each cookie. Press an indent into the center of each dough ball with the back of a tablespoon, then fill each indent with a scant teaspoon of strawberry jam.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn light brown. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a cooling rack.
- Optional Drizzle: Once cooled, if desired, melt some additional peanut butter in the microwave and drizzle it across the cookies for an extra touch of peanut butter flavor and a decorative finish.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.
- Use room temperature eggs to help ingredients combine smoothly.
- Don’t overmix after adding flour to ensure tender cookies.
- You can substitute the strawberry jam with any favorite jam or preserves.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
