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Peanut Butter Jelly Thumbprint Cookie

Peanut butter cookie with jam in the middle
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115g) brown sugar
  • ½ cup (130g) peanut butter varies based on PB brand
  • ½ cup butter 1 stick
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • thick jam for topping
Note about Peanut Butter
  • The peanut butter I used is very runny so it added more moisture to the cookie than other peanut butters. This is why my cookies spread more than others.

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375℉
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  3. Add the peanut butter, egg, and mix until well combined
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add this to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Next, shape your dough into balls. I use a cookie scooper but rolling them between hands into balls with about 1 inch diameter works too!
  6. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, place dough balls with enough space for them to spread. Then use your thumb to press them down. Press just enough to make a little well but not too much. Keep in mind they will spread during baking as well.
  7. Fill each well with the jam of your choice
  8. Bake in the preheated oven at 375℉ for 8 to 10 minutes.
  9. Remove from the oven. Let cool and enjoy!