Description
Sweet nostalgia meets gourmet delight in these Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies, blending childhood memories with sophisticated baking. Crisp edges, jammy centers, and rich nutty flavor invite you to savor a classic comfort treat reimagined with culinary finesse.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup butter (1 stick), softened
- 1 large egg
Sugars:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Garnish:
- ½ cup seedless jam
- Extra jam, for topping (optional)
- Melted peanut butter, for garnish (optional)
- Chopped peanuts, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Position the oven rack in the middle and warm to 350°F, covering two baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream the butter until velvety and uniform in texture.
- Incorporate both sugars into the butter, whipping until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Blend in the creamy peanut butter thoroughly, ensuring complete integration.
- Gently fold in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the ingredients are harmoniously combined.
- Sift the dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, and salt – into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent dense cookies.
- Craft uniform dough spheres approximately 1½ inches in diameter, positioning them evenly across the prepared baking sheets.
- Using a fork coated in granulated sugar, gently imprint a distinctive crisscross pattern, slightly compressing each cookie.
- Carefully dollop a small amount of jam into the center of each cookie, creating a vibrant focal point.
- Slide the trays into the preheated oven and bake for 13-15 minutes until the edges transform to a delicate golden hue.
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for several minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack, enabling complete cooling and texture refinement.
- Optional: Embellish with a delicate drizzle of melted peanut butter and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Prevent dough from sticking by chilling it for 30 minutes before shaping, ensuring easier handling and more uniform cookies.
- Swap traditional jam with sugar-free or low-sugar alternatives for diabetic-friendly or reduced-sugar versions without compromising taste.
- Use natural peanut butter with no added sugar to create a healthier cookie option with a more intense nutty flavor profile.
- Create gluten-free variations by substituting all-
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg