Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 stick unsalted butter
02 - ½ cup white granulated sugar
03 - ½ cup brown sugar
04 - ¼ teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
06 - 1 egg
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
09 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
10 - ½ cup grape jelly
11 - Additional creamy peanut butter, for drizzling

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
03 - Add the peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until the mixture is evenly blended.
04 - Fold the flour and baking soda into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until a thick dough forms.
05 - Use a 2-inch cookie scoop or large melon baller to form the dough into balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
06 - Using the backside of the scooper, make an indent in each cookie to create a well for the jelly.
07 - Place a teaspoon of grape jelly (or another jam of choice) into the center of each cookie.
08 - Bake the cookies for 13 minutes until the edges are slightly browned. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
09 - Melt additional peanut butter in the microwave for 30 seconds, stirring to check consistency. Melt longer in small increments if needed, or use a double boiler.
10 - Place the melted peanut butter in a piping bag and swirl it over the jam center of each cookie.
11 - Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container with parchment or wax paper between layers. Keep at room temperature for up to a couple days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

# Notes:

01 - Crunchy peanut butter can be used for the cookie base, but it will not work for the drizzle topping which requires creamy peanut butter.
02 - For a decorative finish, use a piping bag to swirl melted peanut butter over the cookies.

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