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Nostalgic PB&J Thumbprint Cookies

Nostalgic PB&J Thumbprint Cookies
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Nostalgic PB&J Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful homage to the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwiches of childhood. These soft, chewy cookies are filled with your choice of sweet jelly, creating a perfect contrast of flavors that will transport you back to simpler times. Topped with decorative peanut butter swirls, these cookies are not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them ideal for family gatherings, bake sales, or cozy nights in. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite jams, they offer a fun baking experience for all ages. Enjoy them as a classic snack with cold milk or serve them at parties for a delightful treat that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup grape jelly, strawberry jam or raspberry jam
  • Melted peanut butter for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add egg, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
  4. Gently fold in all-purpose flour and baking soda until a thick dough forms.
  5. Scoop out balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  6. Create wells in the center of each dough ball using the concave side of a scooper.
  7. Fill each well with about one teaspoon of jam.
  8. Bake for approximately 13 minutes until edges are lightly browned; cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Drizzle melted peanut butter over cooled cookies for decoration.

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