Description
Indulge in the comforting nostalgia of PB&J Stuffed Cookies, a delightful treat that combines the beloved flavors of peanut butter and jelly in a soft, chewy cookie. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these cookies are easy to make and customizable with your favorite jelly flavors. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a sweet moment at home, these cookies will impress everyone with their surprise filling in every bite. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch quickly to satisfy your sweet cravings or share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 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 the 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.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract 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 just combined.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten into discs, and place half on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add about 1 teaspoon of jelly in the center of each disc.
- Cover each filled disc with another flattened dough disc and seal the edges.
- Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for about 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 (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg