Description
Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of PB&J Stuffed Cookies, a sweet twist on the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. These cookies feature a soft, chewy peanut butter dough encasing a gooey jelly filling that will transport you back to your childhood with every bite. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to casual snacks, these homemade treats are easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite jelly flavors. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or paired with a glass of milk, these cookies promise to satisfy your sweet cravings and bring smiles to everyone around!
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 jelly (your choice of flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a smooth dough forms.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of dough and flatten into discs. Place half the discs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add a teaspoon of jelly in the center of each disc.
- Top each filled disc with another dough disc and press edges to seal; use a fork to gently crimp edges for decoration.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes 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 (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg