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Nostalgic Peanut Butter & Jelly Thumbprint Cookies: 12 Perfect Bites

Peanut Butter & Jelly Thumbprint Cookies
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These soft peanut butter cookies with a classic thumbprint jelly center are a nostalgic treat perfect for lunchboxes. They’re easy to make and bring back fond memories.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup jelly or jam, any flavor

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and peanut butter until smooth.
  3. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the butter mixture and beat until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
  8. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Using your thumb, make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
  10. Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of jelly or jam.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a smoother thumbprint, you can lightly flour your thumb before pressing into the dough.
  • If the dough is too sticky, chill it for about 30 minutes before rolling into balls.
  • Experiment with different jelly flavors for variety!

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