Description
These Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Cookies are a nostalgic twist on the classic PB&J sandwich, featuring soft and chewy peanut butter cookies filled with sweet jelly or jam. Perfect as a dessert or snack, they combine creamy peanut butter flavor with the fruity sweetness of your favorite jelly.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup strawberry or grape jelly (or your favorite jam)
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (optional, for extra filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until the dough is fully combined with no streaks of flour.
- Form cookies: Scoop the dough into small balls about 1 tablespoon each and place them spaced 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Use a fork to gently press a crisscross pattern on the top of each cookie, adding a classic peanut butter cookie look.
- Bake cookies: Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden but the centers stay soft. Remove from oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Assemble sandwiches: Once the cookies have cooled, spread a small amount of jelly on the flat side of one cookie. Optionally, spread a thin layer of creamy peanut butter on one side before the jelly for extra peanut butter flavor. Top with another cookie to create a sandwich. Repeat until all cookies are paired.
Notes
- Try different jam flavors such as raspberry, blackberry, or apricot for a variety of tastes.
- Store sandwich cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- For a less sweet version, reduce the amount of sugar slightly in the cookie dough.
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before assembling to avoid melting the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
