Ingredients

  • 1 14 cups all-purpose flour
  • 12 teaspoon baking powder
  • 12 teaspoon baking soda
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 34 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 12 cup butter, softened
  • 13 cup light-brown sugar
  • 13 cup white sugar, plus extra for rolling
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • raspberry and strawberry jam (or your favorite flavor)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F Lightly grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream peanut butter and butter with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add the sugars and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla and beat until well incorporated.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough and form into balls.
  • Roll them in granulated sugar to coat.
  • Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Indent each ball with the back of a wooden spoon.
  • Bake in preheated oven until puffy, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and quickly re-dent the centers of the cookies with the back of the wooden spoon.
  • Return to the oven to continue baking for 3-5 more minutes, until golden on the edges.
  • Remove from the oven to cool on a wire rack.
  • Once the cookies have cooled, fill the centers with a teaspoonful of jam.
  • Cookies will keep stored in a airtight container at room temperature for about a week.
  • Makes 24-36 cookies.