Description
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of PB&J Stuffed Cookies, where soft and chewy peanut butter cookie dough surrounds a luscious jelly filling. This delightful treat is perfect for kids and adults alike, making it an ideal addition to any gathering or a sweet snack for school lunches. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create these scrumptious cookies that evoke fond childhood memories with every bite. Whether you prefer classic grape jelly or want to experiment with strawberry or raspberry flavors, these cookies are sure to please everyone. Bake up a batch today and share joy with family and friends!
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup jelly (grape or strawberry)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
- Scoop out two tablespoons of dough and flatten it into discs; place half of them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add one teaspoon of jelly in the center of each disc.
- Top each with another disc of dough, sealing the edges by pressing down gently with a fork.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg