Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of Pb&J Stuffed Cookies, a delightful treat that combines creamy peanut butter with a sweet jelly filling. These cookies are perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying as a cozy snack at home. With their soft texture and rich flavor, they evoke childhood memories with every bite. Easy to make and customizable to your favorite jelly flavors, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup grape or strawberry jelly (or preferred flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of dough, flatten into discs on the prepared baking sheet, and place one teaspoon of jelly in the center of each disc.
- Cover with another dough disc and seal edges gently. Use a fork for decorative imprints if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg