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A stack of peanut butter thumbprint cookies filled with red jelly on a white pedestal plate.

Peanut Butter & Jelly Thumbprint Cookies

Chef Jenn
Peanut Butter & Jelly Thumbprint Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with sweet jam—an easy and nostalgic treat perfect for sharing or snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup strawberry jam

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  • Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  • Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Press your thumb or the back of a small spoon into the center of each ball to create a shallow well.
  • Fill each well with about ½ teaspoon of jam—don’t overfill to prevent it from bubbling over.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the bottoms are lightly golden.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Make sure the jam is smooth and stirred well so it fills the center cleanly without lumps.
  • Want to change things up? Try raspberry, grape, or apricot jam instead of strawberry.
  • If your peanut butter is oily, give it a good stir before using to avoid overly greasy dough.
  • Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized cookies that bake evenly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 129IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
Keyword jam cookies, nostalgic cookie recipe, peanut butter jelly cookies, peanut butter thumbprints
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