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Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies combine the creamy richness of peanut butter with the sweet burst of fruit jam, creating a nostalgic and delicious treat. These soft and chewy cookies are perfect for dessert, parties, or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter (use natural or your preferred kind)

1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar

1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/3 cup of your favorite jam or jelly (grape, raspberry, or strawberry work great)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the Sugars: Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, and beat until the mixture is fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, ensuring everything is fully incorporated.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  6. Shape the Dough: Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place it onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
  7. Create Thumbprint Indentations: Using your thumb (or the back of a teaspoon), press a small indentation in the center of each cookie ball to create a space for the jam.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until they are lightly golden around the edges.
  9. Re-Press the Indentations: As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, gently re-press the thumbprint indentations if they’ve puffed up during baking.
  10. Add the Jelly: Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of jelly or jam into each thumbprint while the cookies are still warm.
  11. Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For a richer treat, add a small piece of chocolate or drizzle chocolate over the cookies after they’ve cooled.

For extra crunch, add finely chopped peanuts to the dough.

Experiment with different jams or preserves like apricot, blackberry, or peach to give your thumbprints a new twist.

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