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A plate of Peanut Butter Jam Thumbprint Cookies with raspberry jam, served with milk and peanut butter.

Peanut Butter Jam Thumbprint Cookies

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 cookies
Calories 193 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Additional granulated sugar for rolling
  • 1/3 cup raspberry jam plus more, if needed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter until smooth. Add the peanut butter and both granulated and brown sugars. Beat until the mixture is light and creamy.
    Blending dry ingredients into the wet mixture for peanut butter jam thumbprint cookies.
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  • Using a small scoop or tablespoon, roll the dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon-sized balls. Roll each ball in additional granulated sugar and place them about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    Rolling Peanut Butter Jam Thumbprint Cookie dough in granulated sugar.
  • Gently press your thumb into the center of each ball to create an indentation and spoon about 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam into each.
    Spoon raspberry jam into the indentations of unbaked peanut butter jam thumbprint cookies on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 60mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Peanut Butter Jam Thumbprint Cookies
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