Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of PB&J Stuffed Cookies, where the classic flavors of peanut butter and jelly meet the warm embrace of freshly baked cookies. These sweet treats feature a soft and chewy peanut butter dough, lovingly wrapped around a gooey, sweet jelly center. Perfect for any occasion—be it a family gathering, school event, or a cozy night in—these cookies will surely evoke fond childhood memories. Whether you customize them with your favorite jelly flavor or enjoy them as is, these cookies are an irresistible dessert that everyone will adore!
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 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 large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a smooth dough forms.
- Scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and flatten into discs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place half of the discs on the sheet and add about 1 teaspoon of jelly in the center of each.
- Top with remaining discs and press edges to seal securely.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden; allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use quality peanut butter for maximum flavor. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading. Experiment with different jelly flavors to create unique variations.