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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies : Nostalgic & Delicious

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If you love the classic PB&J sandwich, you’re going to adore these Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Cookies!

Ingredients

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For the Peanut Butter Cookies:

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Jelly Filling:

  • ½ cup strawberry or grape jelly (or your favorite jam)

Optional Garnishes:

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

  • A drizzle of melted peanut butter or chocolate

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.

Step 2: Chill the Dough

Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.

Step 3: Shape & Bake the Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork in a crisscross pattern.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 4: Assemble the Sandwich Cookies

Once cooled, spread 1 teaspoon of jelly on the flat side of half the cookies. Top with another cookie and gently press together to create a PB&J sandwich cookie.

Step 5: Optional Garnishes

For a fancy touch, dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with melted peanut butter or chocolate, or roll the edges in crushed peanuts.

Notes

✔️ Chill the Dough – Prevents the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
✔️ Don’t Overbake – Cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
✔️ Use Room Temperature Butter – Helps achieve a smooth, even dough.

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