Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup jelly or jam of choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Cream together peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and incorporated.
- Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined — don’t overmix.
- Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Create an indentation in the center of each ball with your thumb or a small spoon.
- Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jelly or jam.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are slightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use a creamy peanut butter for smooth texture; natural peanut butter may change spread and texture due to oil separation. Chill the dough briefly if it becomes too soft to handle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, peanut butter, jelly, dessert, snack