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    Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprint Cookies

    Published: Dec 9, 2013 · Modified: Oct 6, 2022 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · 42 Comments

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    Peanut butter and jelly thumbprint cookies made with a sweet and nutty peanut butter cookie dough and filled with strawberry jam. A classic flavor combination made into delectable sweet cookies.

    Peanut Butter n' Jelly Thumbprints via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    This is such a ‘classic-everyone loves combination” that I’ll be bringing them to this weeks cookie exchange party..fun, right? And speaking of cookies, if you saw my kitchen now….you would plotz (Yiddish for fall over)..haha. I have cookies coming out of my nose in this house! Well not exactly, obviously, but seriously…can someone get these cookies out of my house? This week alone, I have gone through over 4lbs of butter , 10 cups of sugar and 1 white chocolate meltdown.

    Peanut Butter n' Jelly Thumbprints via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    ‘Tis the season, right?

    So let’s talk cookies.These peanut butter and jelly thumbprints are a snap. I used the same dough recipe for my Peanut butter surprise thumbprints and just filled them with my favorite jelly (seriously..this is the best!). To make it a bit more fun, I rolled the sides of the cookie in chopped almonds before baking. You can use any nuts and or jelly filling your little sweet heart desires too!

    Looking for more baking inspiration?

    Try one of my favorite and incredible easy Italian wedding cookies. They are quick to whip up and hold for a few days, so perfect for cookie gift boxes!

    Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprints

    Samantha Ferraro
    Peanut butter and jelly thumbprint cookies made with a peanut butter cookie dough and filled with strawberry jam.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Servings 36 cookies
    Calories 103 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1/2 c creamy peanut-butter
    • 4 Tb butter room temperature
    • 1 c brown sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 1/2 c flour sifted
    • 1 tsp baking powder sifted
    • Pinch of salt
    • 1/2 c chopped almonds or other nut for rolling
    • 1/2 cup of fruit jam

    Instructions
     

    • In a mixing bowl, mix together the butter and peanut butter until creamy.
    • Add brown sugar and continue to mix until well incorporated.
    • Add eggs, one at a time and vanilla extract and continue to mix until everything is well incpororated. Use a spatula to make sure there is no butter on the bottom.
    • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt and baking powder. With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour mixture until just mixed through. Use a spatula to mix any leftover butter/peanut butter.
    • Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes
    • When dough is ready, use a melon-baller or cookie scooper to scoop out about a tablespoon of dough. Roll dough into a ball and use your thumb to make a “thumbprint” in the middle of the cookie. Roll sides of cookie into chopped nuts and place on non-stick baking sheet. Continue with the rest of the dough.
    • When all cookies are on baking sheet, use a small teaspoon to add fruit jam into the thumbprint.
    • Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes, or until the outsides of the cookie begin to brown.
    • Allow to cool on a wire rack.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 32mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Abby says

      December 9, 2013 at 7:17 am

      Those look yummy! I may need to make some for my book club next week.

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        December 9, 2013 at 9:19 am

        Oh please do…they are so delish!! Thanks Abby!

        Reply
    2. Ashley B says

      December 9, 2013 at 7:24 am

      I will make a fresh salsa or pesto to go with some pasta.

      Reply
    3. Toni says

      December 9, 2013 at 7:33 am

      Fresh pasta dough!!! Nice!!

      Reply
    4. Itzia says

      December 9, 2013 at 8:19 am

      I would make a pizza dough

      Reply
    5. Helene D'Souza says

      December 9, 2013 at 8:28 am

      My grandmother would make cookies like that but I never knew what they were called and I didn’t see anybody else at home making them again. You just reminded me how good they were, thanks so much for sharing! 🙂

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        December 9, 2013 at 9:19 am

        Thanks Helene!! Thumbprints are such a classic!

        Reply
    6. Jen @JuanitasCocina says

      December 9, 2013 at 8:46 am

      I love thumbprint cookies! Yours are so gorgeous!

      Happy day #1!

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        December 9, 2013 at 9:18 am

        Thanks Jen!!

        Reply
    7. Julie @ Sugarfoot Eats says

      December 9, 2013 at 9:33 am

      I need to give food processors another try. My last one was so hard to use that I gave up. I currently just pass over recipes that call for one.

      Reply
    8. Karla @ Foodologie says

      December 9, 2013 at 10:20 am

      Oooh is this the same recipe from the PB cookies you made yesterday? Those were awesome! My BF loved the ones with jam filling! He ate all the ones I brought home last night.

      Reply
    9. Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says

      December 9, 2013 at 10:23 am

      Yummy cookies!! I’d make soup!

      Reply
    10. Jenny says

      December 9, 2013 at 1:56 pm

      I would use it for a kinds of goodies, my pie crusts, Laffa bread, salsas and chutneys would all benefit!

      Reply
    11. The Ninja Baker says

      December 9, 2013 at 2:21 pm

      Brilliant idea to roll the cookies in almond bits, Samantha. Your cookies look to be filled with much comfort and joy!

      Reply
    12. Liz says

      December 9, 2013 at 3:07 pm

      Oh, these look terrific!!! This is the way I prefer my pb and j!!!

      Reply
    13. Aimee @ See Aimee Cook says

      December 9, 2013 at 4:17 pm

      YUM!! What goes better together than PB and Jelly?

      Reply
    14. Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry! says

      December 9, 2013 at 4:53 pm

      Love it! A classic flavor combo with a twist! And they are so pretty, too!

      Reply
    15. Kim Beaulieuc says

      December 9, 2013 at 5:05 pm

      So…I can expect these when? Ha. These are gorgeous. My brother is a peanut butter fanatic and would go nuts for these.

      Thanks for joining us for Christmas Week. Such a pleasure to have you with us. xx

      Reply
    16. Hezzi-D says

      December 9, 2013 at 5:44 pm

      Great twist on the classic thumbprint!

      Reply
    17. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      December 9, 2013 at 6:25 pm

      I like thumbprints, but peanut butter makes everything better!

      Reply
    18. Kim - Liv LIfe says

      December 9, 2013 at 8:59 pm

      My mom makes thumbprints ever year, and I like to think that she makes them just for me! We’ve never had pbj thumbprints though… So this year I think I’ll make them for her. She’s gonna love ’em!

      Reply
    19. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

      December 10, 2013 at 4:45 pm

      Peanut butter and jelly belong together…in my belly!

      Reply
    20. Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says

      December 10, 2013 at 9:09 pm

      YUM… they look amazing! My son would love these.

      Reply
    21. Carla says

      December 14, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      Mmm peanut butter and jelly is a classic combination and love how you turned it into a cookie!

      Reply
    22. Gloria Diaz says

      July 21, 2018 at 9:01 am

      Yummy! Love this. Very creative idea. Thank you can’t wait to try!

      Reply

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