Description
Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies bring the nostalgic flavors of a classic PB&J sandwich into soft, buttery cookies with a jam-filled center. These cookies are a hit with both kids and adults and make a fun, easy treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup jam or jelly (your choice of flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.
- Mix in the peanut butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Roll the dough into 24 equal-sized balls and place 12 on each prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
- Use a fork to press a crisscross pattern into each dough ball, flattening slightly.
- Use your thumb or knuckle to create a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon of jam or jelly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through if using both racks.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the pan before serving.
Notes
- Use smooth or crunchy peanut butter based on your texture preference.
- Try different jams like raspberry, strawberry, or grape for variety.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing to avoid sogginess from the jam.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 83mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
