Delicious Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

These peanut butter and jelly thumbprint cookies are a delightful twist on the classic PB&J sandwich. The soft and chewy cookie base is filled with sweet jelly, making it a perfect treat for both kids and adults. Try making these cookies for your next baking adventure!

Ingredients

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup jelly or jam of your choice

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture and mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
8. Fill each indentation with a small spoonful of jelly or jam.
9. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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