Description
Peanut butter and jelly cookie delights blend childhood nostalgia with gourmet charm, combining classic sandwich flavors in a crisp, irresistible treat. Homemade cookies deliver sweet raspberry jam swirls and creamy peanut butter notes that dance across your palate with delightful playfulness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 & ½ cups (180 grams) all-purpose flour
Sugars and Fats:
- ½ cup (113 grams) butter, 1 stick
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar, packed
Additional Ingredients and Flavorings:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup seedless jam
- Extra jam, for topping baked cookies
- Melted peanut butter, for garnish
- Chopped peanuts, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Using a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, whip the butter until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate granulated and brown sugars, beating until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Blend in the smooth peanut butter thoroughly, then introduce the egg and vanilla extract, ensuring complete integration of each ingredient.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Craft uniform dough balls approximately 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) in diameter, positioning them evenly on the prepared baking sheets.
- Gently flatten each dough ball using a fork dipped in granulated sugar, creating a distinctive crosshatch pattern while preventing sticking.
- Delicately place a small dollop of fruit jam in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, watching for edges to turn a delicate golden brown.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Transfer to a wire cooling rack, then embellish with an extra swirl of jam and a light drizzle of melted peanut butter before serving.
Notes
- Versatile cookie that combines classic PB&J sandwich flavors into a delightful sweet treat perfect for both kids and adults.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smoother creaming and better cookie texture, creating a softer, more consistent dough.
- Use high-quality jam or preserves with intense fruit flavor to complement the rich, nutty peanut butter base.
- Create precise criss-cross patterns by dipping fork in granulated sugar, preventing sticky dough and adding a subtle sweet crunch.
- Cool cookies partially on baking sheet to help them set and firm up before transferring, preventing potential breakage.
- Optional gourmet touch: Drizzle melted peanut butter on top for extra richness and visual appeal, elevating the classic cookie experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg