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A white plate filled with golden-brown peanut butter cookies with a dollop of red jelly in the center of each.

Easy Peanut Butter & Jelly Thumbprint Cookies

Chef Jenn
These Easy Peanut Butter & Jelly Thumbprint Cookies are a fun and nostalgic twist on the classic PB&J combo. With a soft, chewy peanut butter cookie base and a dollop of fruity jam in the center, they’re as delightful to eat as they are to make. Perfect for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, or weekend baking with kids, this recipe is both quick and satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup strawberry jam

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until everything is fully incorporated.
  • Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
  • Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Space them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  • Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to gently press a well into the center of each dough ball.
  • Spoon about ½ teaspoon of strawberry jam into each indentation, being careful not to overfill.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes, just until the edges are set and the bottoms are lightly golden.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Stir your jam well before using so it spreads smoothly into each cookie.
  • Feel free to switch up the jam—raspberry, grape, or apricot all work well.
  • If your peanut butter has separated, mix it thoroughly before measuring.
  • A cookie scoop helps keep portions uniform for even baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 129IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword jam cookies, nostalgic cookie recipe, peanut butter jelly cookies, peanut butter thumbprints
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