Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup jam or jelly (such as strawberry or grape)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for rolling the dough (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough and flatten it in your hand. Add about 1 teaspoon of jam in the center.
- Top with another small flattened piece of dough and pinch the edges tightly to seal the jam inside.
- Roll the dough gently into a ball and optionally roll it in granulated sugar.
- Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the tops are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use thick jam or jelly so the filling stays inside during baking.
- Chill the dough for 10–15 minutes if it becomes too soft to shape.
- Crunchy peanut butter can be used for added texture.
- Press chopped roasted peanuts on top before baking for extra crunch.
- Avoid overfilling with jam to prevent leakage during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
