Peanut Butter Jelly Stuffed Cookies 🍪
Delicious homemade cookies stuffed with creamy peanut butter and sweet strawberry jam, perfect for a delightful treat!
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup shortening
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.25 cup light corn syrup
- 1 Tablespoon milk
Filling
- 0.25 cup strawberry jam (or your favorite fruit jam)
Instructions
- Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for effortless cleanup.
- Mix Dry Goodness: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Give them a quick stir to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
- Add the Creamy Fats: Now, add the shortening and creamy peanut butter to your dry ingredients. Using an electric mixer (or a sturdy spoon), blend until the mixture becomes coarse and crumbly, resembling wet sand.
- Sweeten and Soften: Pour in the light corn syrup and milk. Continue mixing until a smooth, well-combined dough forms.
- Shape & Chill: Gently shape the cookie dough into a log, about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Pop it into the refrigerator for at least 3 hours (or the freezer for 1 hour) to firm up – this makes slicing a breeze!
- Slice & Fill: Once thoroughly chilled, unwrap the dough log and slice it into ¼-inch thick rounds. Arrange half of these cookie slices about 3 inches apart on your prepared baking sheet. Spoon a teaspoon of your delicious strawberry jam onto the center of each cookie slice.
- Seal the Deal: Take the remaining cookie slices and carefully place one on top of each jam-filled cookie. Gently press the edges together with a fork to seal in that yummy jam.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool Down: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your wholesome, homemade stuffed cookies!
Notes
Enjoy your wholesome, homemade stuffed cookies!
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 324 kcal
Total Carbs: 47 g
Net Carbs: 46 g
Fats: 14 g
Protein: 4 g
Calories: 324 kcal
Total Carbs: 47 g
Net Carbs: 46 g
Fats: 14 g
Protein: 4 g
