Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies, a nostalgic treat that marries the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter with sweet jam. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to whip up these soft, tender cookies in just 30 minutes, with no chilling time required. Perfect for any occasion, they are kid-friendly and can be customized with your favorite seedless jams for a personal touch. Whether enjoyed at home or shared at gatherings, these cookies are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup seedless jam (plus more for topping)
- Optional: melted peanut butter and chopped peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Add granulated and brown sugars; mix until fluffy.
- Incorporate peanut butter until well combined, then add the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Shape the dough into balls using a cookie scoop and place them on the prepared sheets.
- Flatten each cookie with a fork to create a crisscross pattern and add a dollop of jam on top.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes until edges are set; cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg