🍪 Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprints: 5 Tips for Perfect Cookies
Want the perfect chewy cookie with nostalgic PB&J flavor? These thumbprints are soft, flavorful, and topped with creamy peanut butter and fruity jelly in every bite. Follow our 5 essential baking tips for cookie success!
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter natural or classic
- 1 cup seedless grape jelly or strawberry, raspberry, etc.
Instructions
Step 1: Cream Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (about 2–3 minutes). Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Step 3: Chill the Dough
- Cover dough and chill for 30 minutes. This helps control spreading and enhances chewiness.
Step 4: Roll & Shape
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
Step 5: Add PB & Jelly Centers
- Make thumbprint indentations in each cookie. Fill each with ½ tsp peanut butter and a small dollop of jelly.
Step 6: Bake
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking sheet for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
With these Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprints, you’ll never settle for boring cookies again. Master the chewy texture, nostalgic flavor, and eye-catching presentation — all in one irresistible treat! Share your bakes with #PerfectPeanutButterJellyThumbprints