Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies from School

This delicious and easy peanut butter and jelly cookie recipe is perfect for baking beginners! These cookies are flavorful, soft, and filling! Try making these awesome peanut butter and jelly cookies with your kids today and enjoy!

Whether you're looking for lunchbox ideas or classic delicacies, this simple cookie recipe is perfect for you and guarantees to offer the addictive flavor of peanut butter and jelly in every mouthful. It pairs well with delicious hot or cold drinks such as homemade oat milk, rice coffee, coconut smoothie, or any dessert of your choice.

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Substitutions
• Variations
• Equipment
• Storage
• Top Tips
• FAQs
• Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies from School
• Food Safety

Unlock the wonderful flavors of childhood with this easy and delicious Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies from School recipe! These cookies will remind us of our favorite lunchtime treats, mixing the classic creamy peanut butter and sweet jelly flavors with a pleasant twist.

Consider making this easy cookie recipe and join us on a trip down memory lane as we recreate this timeless favorite. It's ideal for fulfilling cookie cravings and adding a touch of nostalgia to your kitchen.

Let's rediscover the joy of making a delicious after-school snack now. Learn more below! 🙂

Ingredients

These are the ingredients that you will need:

• butter, softened
• white sugar
• brown sugar, packed
• eggs
• vanilla extract
• peanut butter
• all-purpose flour
• baking soda
• salt
• jelly/jam

See the recipe card below for the quantities.

Instructions

Prepare all the ingredients needed, then let's begin!

In a large bowl, add the butter and the sugars, and mix until light and fluffy:

Add eggs, vanilla extract, and peanut butter, and mix until well combined:

In another bowl, add flour, baking soda, and salt, then mix:

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined:

Place cookie dough on saran wrap, shape into a loaf of bread, cover, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, best overnight:

Do you see the "dent" I made on the dough? I did that so that when I slice the dough later, it will look like a slice of loaf bread.

After chilling the cookie dough, cut the cookie dough into slices:

Place on a baking mat or greased cookie sheet and bake at 350F for 11–13 minutes, or until golden brown:

Put a generous amount of your favorite jelly on top after completely cooling the cookies! Yum!

Substitutions

• Flour: Gluten-free flour or oat flour can be used to replace some or all of the all-purpose flour in this recipe.
• Butter: Substitute sunflower seed butter or almond butter for peanut butter if you have peanut allergies or if you opt for a different flavor.
• Toppings: You may use fruit spreads or chia jam as a healthier alternative to traditional jelly.

Variations

• Additional Flavors: Feel free to add either of the following ingredients to the cookie dough for a delicious twist on the classic recipe: chocolate chips, rolled oats, mashed ripe bananas, mini marshmallows, shredded coconut, or any addition of your choice.
• Sandwich Cookies: You may opt to spread a layer of jelly and peanut butter between two cookies to make peanut butter and jelly sandwich cookies.
• Nutella Thumbprint Cookies: Instead of jelly, make a thumbprint in each cookie and fill it with Nutella before baking for a delectable flavor combination.

Equipment

In making this peanut butter and jelly cookie recipe, you will need the following:

• large bowls
• electric mixer
• ladle or spoon
• saran wrap
• baking mat
• cookie dough cutter/knife
• oven
• cooling wire rack

Feel free to add or use whatever is available in your kitchen as a substitute for some of the items listed above.

Storage

• Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing them.
• To keep layers from sticking together, place parchment paper in between.
• You may wrap cookies individually before keeping them for further protection.
• Keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for optimal texture and flavor, which is good for 3–7 days, depending on the humidity of the environment.
• Store them in a dry, cool area away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
• After each use, make sure to properly seal the container.
• Consider freezing for longer-term storage. Just thaw at room temperature before serving.
• Always check for signs of spoilage before consuming the stored cookies.

Top Tips

• If you don't have parchment paper or a nonstick cookie sheet, brush your cookie sheet with melted butter to prevent the cookies from sticking.
• If you have frozen cookie dough, let it stay at room temperature for at least an hour for easier handling of the dough.
• Don't forget to sift your dry ingredients. You wouldn't want flour lumps in your cookies. 🙂

FAQs

Here are more delicious cookie recipes that you should try:

• Double Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
• Buttermilk Chocolate Bread
• Snickers Cookies
• Peanut Butter Cheesecake Pudding Cookies
• Fool-Proof Vegan Peanut Butter Blondies
• Peanut Butter Cookies (Flourless)

Food Safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat.
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods.
• Never leave cooking food unattended.
• See more guidelines at USDA.gov.