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Peanut Butter Jelly Cookies

Soft peanut butter cookies filled with a dollop of your favorite jelly for a nostalgic treat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 36 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup butter salted or unsalted, softened
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup grape jelly or your favorite flavor

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
  • Add the white sugar and brown sugar to the bowl and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Mix in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
  • Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt; stir until a soft dough forms that is not sticky.
  • Measure about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 9–11 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
  • Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, press the back of a teaspoon into the center of each cookie to create an indentation.
  • Spoon about 1 teaspoon of grape jelly (or chosen flavor) into each indentation and allow cookies to cool on the sheet until set.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Teaspoon

Notes

  • These cookies freeze well either before or after baking.
  • You can double the recipe to make a larger batch.