Description
Soft, chewy Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies with a delightful olive jam twist for a Mediterranean-inspired treat.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup jelly or olive jam
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix peanut butter and sugars until creamy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla; mix until smooth.
4. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt to form dough.
5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on sheet.
6. Press an indent in the center and fill with jelly.
7. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
8. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a rack.
Notes
Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Substitute sunflower butter for nut-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies (Soft and Chewy Recipe) - Olives, soft cookies, dessert