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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies Recipe

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies Recipe
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These Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies combine the classic, nostalgic flavors of creamy peanut butter and sweet seedless jam in a soft, chewy cookie. Perfectly balanced with a touch of brown sugar and a hint of vanilla, these cookies are flattened with a fork for a classic look and topped with a dollop of jam and optional peanut butter drizzle and chopped peanuts for added texture and flavor. Ideal for serving warm with milk or as a delightful treat for any time of day.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (such as Jif)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Topping Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup seedless jam (any flavor of choice)
  • Additional jam, for topping baked cookies
  • Melted peanut butter, for garnish
  • Chopped peanuts, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat the softened butter until it becomes smooth and creamy, scraping sides as needed.
  3. Add Sugars: Add granulated sugar and brown sugar to the butter and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring no chunks remain.
  4. Incorporate Peanut Butter: Beat in the creamy peanut butter until fully combined with the butter and sugar mixture.
  5. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until evenly incorporated.
  6. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl or on top of the flour, add the baking soda and kosher salt; lightly mix them into the flour.
  7. Mix Dry into Wet: Turn the mixer to low and gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet dough. Stop mixing once the dough just comes together and there are no visible flour streaks, being careful not to overwork it.
  8. Form Dough Balls: Using a cookie scoop or your hands, shape the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and place them spaced a few inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. You can fit about 12 per 11×17 inch pan.
  9. Flatten Cookies: Dip a fork in sugar or flour to prevent sticking, then press the fork down into the top of each cookie, turning it perpendicular and pressing again to create a crisscross pattern. Flatten the cookies to about 1/2 inch thickness.
  10. Add Jam Dollops: Stir the seedless jam to remove lumps. Use a teaspoon to carefully add about 1 teaspoon of jam to the center of each cookie, trying to avoid edges so jam doesn’t spread excessively during baking.
  11. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the cookie edges are just slightly browned and set. Avoid underbaking for best texture.
  12. Cool: Allow cookies to set on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. Garnish (Optional): Once cooled, add a little more stirred jam on top for a glossy finish and drizzle melted peanut butter, then sprinkle chopped peanuts for extra flair.
  14. Store and Freeze: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For freezing, shape and flatten the dough balls with a fork, then freeze on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding 1-3 minutes to baking time. Jam can also be added before freezing by flash freezing on a sheet first.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies; mix just until combined.
  • If preferred, use crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
  • Keep jam centered on cookies to prevent it from spreading and creating a gummy edge.
  • Cookies are best enjoyed warm with milk but store well for a few days.
  • Freezing the dough is convenient and allows for quick baking of fresh cookies anytime.
  • Adjust jam flavor to suit your preference—classic grape, strawberry, or raspberry work well.
  • Adding chopped peanuts and peanut butter drizzle gives the cookies a gourmet touch.

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