Description
Delight in these classic Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies that combine the nostalgic flavors of a beloved sandwich into a chewy, soft cookie. Featuring a perfect balance of buttery peanut butter, sweet jelly, and hearty oats, these cookies are an easy-to-make treat ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup jelly
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butters and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, 1/2 cup peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Then add the egg and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the creamed butter and sugar mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Add Oats: Fold in the quick cooking oats until the dough is consistent and everything is well incorporated.
- Shape Cookies: Using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten each cookie by making a crisscross pattern on top using a fork.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until they are lightly golden and set around the edges.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the sheet to firm up.
- Assemble Cookies: Once cooled, flip half of the cookies over. Spread each flipped cookie with peanut butter (remaining 1/3 cup) and jelly. Top each with a remaining plain cookie, creating a sandwich.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
- Use quick cooking oats for a softer chew; rolled oats can be used but will yield a different texture.
- Let the cookies cool fully before assembling to prevent melting of peanut butter and jelly.
- For variety, substitute jelly flavors like strawberry, grape, or raspberry according to preference.
- Store assembled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, jelly cookies, sandwich cookies, oatmeal cookies, classic dessert, peanut butter and jelly
