PBJ Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Name: PBJ Sandwich Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, more for greasing baking sheets; 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth; 1 egg; 3 cups all-purpose flour, more for work surface; Pinch salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon milk, or as needed; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup fruit jam or jelly

Servings: persons

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, more for greasing baking sheets
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour, more for work surface
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon milk, or as needed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup fruit jam or jelly

1
Use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, sugar and peanut butter; add egg and beat until well blended.
2
In a bowl, combine flour, salt and baking powder.
3
Add dry ingredients to wet, adding a little milk as necessary to make dough just soft enough to handle.
4
Stir in the vanilla.
5
Shape dough into a log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days (or wrap well and freeze).
6
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
7
Lightly grease 1 or 2 baking sheets.
8
Cut slices about 1/8-inch thick from chilled or frozen log.
9
Bake until edges are lightly brown and center set, 6 to 10 minutes.
10
Cool for about 2 minutes on sheets before using a spatula to transfer cookies to a rack to finish cooling.
11
Sandwich flat sides of two cookies together with a heaping teaspoonful of jam; repeat using all cookies.

1235

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, more for greasing baking sheets, 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, PBJ Sandwich Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

PBJ Sandwich Cookies

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