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Plate of peanut butter jelly cookies

Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies with Jam

  • Author: Rawnis
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft and tender peanut butter cookies filled with a sweet, glossy jam center, perfectly balanced between nutty and fruity flavors.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup strawberry jam

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda until smooth.
  3. Prepare the baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Roll dough into small balls, place on the baking sheet, and press a thumbprint into the center of each. Fill each indentation with jam.
  5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  6. Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring.
  7. Serve and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use a small spoon to control jam amount and prevent overflow.
  • Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft.
  • Let cookies cool before moving to prevent breaking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

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