Description
Nostalgic peanut butter and jelly cookies deliver childhood comfort with professional bakery flair. Classic American flavors blend seamlessly in each sweet, crumbly bite that connects generations of dessert memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter (1 stick)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup seedless jam (more for topping)
- Melted peanut butter for garnishing
- Chopped peanuts for garnishing
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal baking performance.
- Creaming: Whip softened butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth, then gradually incorporate granulated and brown sugars, blending until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Wet Ingredients: Mix in smooth peanut butter, followed by egg and vanilla extract, stirring until the composition reaches a uniform, silky consistency.
- Dry Mixture: Sift flour, baking soda, and kosher salt together, then gently fold into the wet ingredients, creating a cohesive cookie dough.
- Shaping and Filling: Roll dough into 1.5-inch balls, distribute evenly on prepared sheets, and flatten using a fork dipped in sugar to create a classic crosshatch pattern; place a small dollop of fruit jam in the center of each cookie.
- Baking and Cooling: Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges turn lightly golden brown, then allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to complete cooling and achieve the perfect texture.
Notes
- Butter Softening Tip: Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth, even mixing and better cookie texture.
- Dough Handling Technique: Chill dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent sticky consistency and improve shape retention.
- Jam Selection Strategy: Use thick, low-moisture fruit preserves to prevent spreading and maintain cookie structure during baking.
- Storage Secret: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 22
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg