Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies

Does your family like cookies? Yes? Well, then they are going to really love these Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies! Made with creamy peanut butter {obvi!}, rolled in crunchy peanuts and topped with your favorite jelly, they are simply irresistible.

When my kids were little, they loved a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich. In fact, they preferred them over just about anything else. Now that they are older, turkey and cheese is the preferred, but these cookies are a great way for them to enjoy their long-time fave.

I always try to put some kind of treat in my kids’ school lunches, usually store bought, but, I really love when I am able to pack homemade cookies for them. There’s just something special about a homemade goodie from mom. They also make a really great after school or weekend snack, and I love the fact that the are packed with protein.

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies

Made with creamy peanut butter, rolled in crunchy peanuts and topped with your favorite jelly, they are simply irresistible!

Course Dessert

Servings 3 dozen

Author Rachel Willis

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 Cup flour
• 1/2 Cup peanut butter
• 1/2 Cup butter softened
• 1/2 Cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 Cup light brown sugar packed
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 Cup chopped peanuts
• Your favorite jelly

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour and baking soda; set aside
3. In an electric mixer, cream peanut butter and butter
4. Add sugars; cream well
5. Add egg, vanilla and salt, mixing well
6. Gradually mix in flour mixture
7. Roll dough {it will be sticky} into 3/4-inch balls
8. Roll balls in chopped nuts and place 1-inch apart on greased cookie sheet
9. Press down center of each cookie with your thumb
10. Bake for 10 -15 minutes, or until slightly brown on edges
11. Cool slightly before transferring to cookie sheet to cool completely
12. Fill centers of cookies with your favorite jelly {I used peach}