Description
Transform your snack time with these delightful Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies! This easy recipe captures the nostalgic flavors of the classic PB&J sandwich in a soft, chewy cookie format. Each bite is packed with rich peanut butter goodness and sweet strawberry jam, making them perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a lunchbox treat, a cozy night in, or a party dessert. Best of all, no mixer is required, allowing you to whip up these indulgent cookies quickly and easily.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (270 grams) creamy natural peanut butter
- 1 cup (200 grams) packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 ¾ cups (349 grams) bleached all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (240 grams) chilled strawberry jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl; stir in peanut butter until combined.
- Mix in both sugars until well blended; let cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, and vanilla to the cooled mixture; whisk until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients into wet; stir gently until just mixed.
- Scoop dough into balls; create a well in the center and add jam.
- Bake for about 14 minutes until puffed and lightly browned.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg