Quick and Easy Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies
Get ready to fall in love with the nostalgic flavors of our Quick and Easy Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies! Perfectly soft and bursting with the classic combination of creamy peanut butter and sweet jelly, these cookies are a foolproof treat that can be whipped up in just 10 minutes of prep time. Using simple pantry staples like brown sugar, vanilla extract, and flour, this recipe is a dream for busy bakers or anyone craving homemade comfort. The cookies feature a delightful thumbprint design, each filled with a dollop of strawberry or grape jelly for a burst of fruity goodness in every bite. With a short bake time of 12 minutes, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—whether it’s an afternoon snack, a lunchbox surprise, or a quick dessert for last-minute guests. Try them today and ditch the sandwich—this is PB&J at its most irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup strawberry or grape jelly
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until fully combined to form a dough.
Scoop out tablespoons of dough and roll them into small balls. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, gently press down in the center of each cookie to create a small indentation.
Fill the indentation of each cookie with a small dollop (about 1/2 teaspoon) of jelly.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy these delightful peanut butter and jelly cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.2 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.9 g | 119% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 2350 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.5 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 193.6 g | ||
| Protein | 74.8 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1752 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
