Pb&J Stuffed Cookies (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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Creamy peanut butter: 1 cup.
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Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup.
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Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup.
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Brown sugar, packed: 1/2 cup.
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Egg: 1 large.
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Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon.
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All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups.
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Baking powder: 1/2 teaspoon.
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Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon.
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Salt: 1/4 teaspoon.
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Grape or strawberry jelly (or preferred flavor): 1/2 cup.
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing to form a smooth dough.
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Scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough and flatten into discs. Place half of the discs onto the prepared baking sheet.
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In the center of each disc, add 1 teaspoon of jelly.
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Top each with another dough disc, pressing the edges to seal. Gently press the edges with a fork for a decorative touch.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are golden.
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Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes:
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These Peanut Butter and Jelly Stuffed Cookies are a fun twist on the classic PB&J sandwich, combining a rich peanut butter cookie dough with a sweet jelly filling.