Peanut Butter Jelly Cookies
These Peanut Butter & Jam Cookies are the ultimate nostalgic treat with a modern twist. Soft, chewy, and made with simple pantry staples, they come together in just minutes and taste like your favorite childhood sandwich — but in dessert form.
Sweetened naturally with maple sugar and filled with a dollop of fruity jam, they’re the perfect blend of salty, sweet, and comforting. Whether you’re baking with kids, making a quick afternoon treat, or just craving something cozy and homemade, these cookies deliver every time.
No chill time, minimal effort, and maximum flavor. Let’s bake!
🔄 Variations to Try:
Switch the Jam – Try raspberry, fig, apricot, cherry, or blueberry preserves for a fun twist on the classic PB&J.
Use Almond or Cashew Butter – Swap peanut butter for a different nut butter for a subtler or richer flavor.
Add a Chocolate Center – Fill the indent with a piece of dark chocolate or a spoon of chocolate hazelnut spread instead of jam.
Go Crunchy – Use crunchy peanut butter for extra texture and nuttiness.
Roll in Crushed Nuts – Roll dough balls in finely chopped peanuts or almonds before baking for a bakery-style finish.
Make it Gluten-Free – Substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
✨ Reasons to Try This Recipe:
Nostalgic & Comforting – It’s like a PB&J sandwich in soft-baked cookie form.
Quick & Easy – No chill time, minimal prep, and bakes in under 15 minutes.
Naturally Sweetened – Made with maple sugar for a more wholesome, refined sugar-free option.
Freezer-Friendly – Make a double batch and freeze for sweet snacks on demand.
Crowd-Pleaser – Perfect for kids, adults, lunchboxes, parties, or gifting.
Customizable – Easily adaptable to different dietary needs or flavor preferences.
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Peanut Butter Jelly Cookies
Soft, chewy, and filled with fruity goodness — these peanut butter cookies are naturally sweetened and packed with nostalgic flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (or maple sugar)
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg, room temp
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- Strawberry preserves (or your favorite flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and maple sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the peanut butter and mix until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls, roll, and place on the baking sheet.
- Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indent in the center of each.
- Add a small spoonful of jam to each indent and gently seal the dough around it to form a filled ball.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly, then enjoy warm or at room temp!
