Description
Delight in the nostalgic goodness of PB&J Stuffed Cookies, where soft peanut butter cookie dough meets a luscious jelly filling. These delightful treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering, packing lunches for kids, or treating yourself to something special. With their unique combination of flavors and textures, these cookies are sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Easy to make, customizable with your favorite jelly flavors, and fun for kids to help with, PB&J Stuffed Cookies offer the perfect balance of sweetness and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 jelly (grape or strawberry)
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 well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until a smooth dough forms.
- Scoop out two tablespoons of dough, flatten them into discs, and place half on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add approximately one teaspoon of jelly in the center of each disc.
- Top each jelly-filled disc with another dough disc and press the edges to seal.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for about five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg