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Peanut Butter & Jelly Thumbprint Cookies


  • Author: ruth-martha
  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These cookies combine the classic flavors of peanut butter and jelly, featuring a soft, chewy texture filled with sweet fruit jam.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226 g)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (255 g)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed (165 g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (315 g)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped roasted peanuts for rolling
  • 1/2 cup raspberry or strawberry jam
  • Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until a soft cookie dough forms.
  5. Scoop large cookie dough balls using about 2 tablespoons of dough each.
  6. Roll each dough ball in chopped peanuts, pressing gently so the nuts stick well to the outside.
  7. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  8. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create a deep well in the center of each cookie.
  9. Fill each center with about 1 teaspoon of raspberry or strawberry jam.
  10. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  12. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt for that perfect sweet-and-salty finish.

Notes

These cookies can be frozen for extended shelf life. Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: cookies, peanut butter, jelly, dessert, baking