Description
Peanut Butter Jelly Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of peanut butter with sweet jelly, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Peanut butter: 1 cup (creamy or crunchy)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup
- Egg: 1 large
- Jelly or fruit preserves: 1/2 cup
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and measure them accurately.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, and egg. Mix until smooth.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Create indentations in the center of each dough ball using your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jelly.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Choose your favorite jelly flavor for a personalized touch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Experiment with different nut butters for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter, Jelly, Cookies, Thumbprint, Dessert