Description
If you love the classic PB&J sandwich, you’re going to adore these Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Cookies!
Ingredients
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
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.
Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
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.
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.
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.
- Prep Time: 12
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 6g
Keywords: Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich Cookies