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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 · 25 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

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!

Peanut Butter n' Jelly Thumbprints via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

Looking for more baking inspiration?

Try one of my favorite Italian wedding cookies or Sticky Cinnamon Bun Rugelach. They are fun to make and hold for a few days, the perfect for cookie gift boxes!

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Thumbprints

Samantha Ferraro

LittleFerraroKitchen.com

Peanut butter and jelly thumbprint cookies made with a peanut butter cookie dough and filled with strawberry jam.
5 from 26 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Chilling 20 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 103 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ c creamy peanut-butter
  • 4 Tb butter room temperature
  • 1 c brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ c flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder sifted
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ c chopped almonds or other nut for rolling
  • ½ 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- 18 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. Kim Beaulieuc says

    December 09, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    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
  2. Kristin @ Dizzy Busy and Hungry! says

    December 09, 2013 at 4:53 pm

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

    Reply
  3. Aimee @ See Aimee Cook says

    December 09, 2013 at 4:17 pm

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

    Reply
  4. Liz says

    December 09, 2013 at 3:07 pm

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

    Reply
  5. The Ninja Baker says

    December 09, 2013 at 2:21 pm

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

    Reply
  6. Jenny says

    December 09, 2013 at 1:56 pm

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

    Reply
  7. Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says

    December 09, 2013 at 10:23 am

    5 stars
    Yummy cookies!! I'd make soup!

    Reply
  8. Karla @ Foodologie says

    December 09, 2013 at 10:20 am

    5 stars
    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. Julie says

    December 09, 2013 at 9:33 am

    5 stars
    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
  10. Jen @JuanitasCocina says

    December 09, 2013 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    I love thumbprint cookies! Yours are so gorgeous!

    Happy day #1!

    Reply
    • Samantha says

      December 09, 2013 at 9:18 am

      Thanks Jen!!

      Reply
  11. Helene D'Souza says

    December 09, 2013 at 8:28 am

    5 stars
    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 09, 2013 at 9:19 am

      Thanks Helene!! Thumbprints are such a classic!

      Reply
  12. Itzia says

    December 09, 2013 at 8:19 am

    5 stars
    I would make a pizza dough

    Reply
  13. Toni says

    December 09, 2013 at 7:33 am

    5 stars
    Fresh pasta dough!!! Nice!!

    Reply
  14. Ashley B says

    December 09, 2013 at 7:24 am

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

    Reply
  15. Abby says

    December 09, 2013 at 7:17 am

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

    Reply
    • Samantha says

      December 09, 2013 at 9:19 am

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

      Reply
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