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