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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies: A Tasty Twist Awaits!

Delicious cookies combining the classic flavors of peanut butter and jelly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup fruit preserves strawberry or grape

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and sugar, mixing until smooth.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt, and stir until well combined.
  4. Using a tablespoon, scoop out the dough and roll it into balls.
  5. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Use your thumb to create a small indentation in the center of each cookie.
  7. Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of fruit preserves.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a crunchy texture, substitute half of the creamy peanut butter with crunchy peanut butter.
  • Experiment with different fruit preserves or even chocolate spread for a unique twist on the classic flavor.

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