Lisa Loebs Peanut Butter And Jelly Cookies Recipes

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the egg and sugar together until thoroughly combined. Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract, and stir to combine. The batter will be thick at this point, now it is time to scoop.
• Using a scant 1 tablespoon portion, drop the batter onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spray a small offset spatula with cooking spray and press the balls down until they are 1/3-inch thick; press a little more deeply in the center. Fill each with 1/4 teaspoon of the grape jelly and spread it in a thin layer.
• Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Let the cookies cool; this part is really important, because it is when the cookies firm up and get their perfect cookie crunch.
• Cool and EAT!

LISA LOEB'S PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY COOKIES

Steps:

• Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar at high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add peanut butter and beat until thoroughly incorporated, about 30 seconds. Scrape down bowl, add the egg, and beat until smooth, about 20 seconds.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to butter-sugar mixture and beat at low speed until just combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down bowl, then add milk and beat at low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds.
• Gather and press dough together, then divide into 2 equal pieces. Using a sheet of waxed paper as an aid, form each piece of dough into a log about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap logs tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours and up to 2 days. (Dough can be made ahead and frozen in an airtight bag for up to 6 months).
• Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly butter 2 large baking sheets.
• Cut each log crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices and arrange slices 1/2 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Top each cookie with a 1/2-teaspoon dollop of jam.
• Bake cookies until edges are lightly browned and centers are set, about 10 minutes. Cool on sheets 2 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. (Cookies will keep, stored in a covered container at room temperature, up to 2 days.)

UNCLE MAC'S PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix together peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until well blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Use a fork to make a criss-cross pattern on the top. Make a small hole in the top of each cookie using the handle of a wooden spoon. Fill the holes with preserves.
• Bake for 8 to 11 minutes in preheated oven. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY COOKIES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, cream shortening peanut butter and sugars. Beat in egg. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture.
• Cover and chill for 1 hour.
• Roll into 1 inch balls; place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Spread jam on the bottom of half of the cookie; top with remaining cookie half.

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY COOKIES

Steps:

• Prepare the Peanut Butter Base Dough. While the dough is still streaky, remove the bowl from the mixer and scrape the paddle clean.
• Lightly flour a clean, flat work surface.
• Scrape the dough onto the lightly floured surface. Lightly flour your hands and finish mixing the dough by using a light kneading motion, working until the dough is just blended. Do not overwork the dough, you just want to be certain that all of the ingredients are just blended together.
• Cover the dough tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
• When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Line two baking sheets with nonstick silicone baking sheets or parchment paper. (Alternatively, use nonstick baking sheets or lightly butter conventional baking sheets.) Set aside.
• Lightly flour a clean, flat work surface.
• Remove the dough from the refrigerator and unwrap.
• Place the dough in the center of the floured surface. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to a piece about 1/2-inches thick. Using a 2-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out the cookies.
• Place the cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
• If you wish to create the traditional crisscross pattern on top of the cookies, press the surface using the tines of a fork.
• When all of the cookies are formed, place in the oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
• Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool.
• When completely cool, spread the jam on the flat side of a cookie. Top with a second cookie, flat-side down, and press together gently.
• Store, airtight, at room temperature for up to a week.
• For the Peanut Butter Base Dough:
• Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl Set aside.
• Place the butter in the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the paddle.
• Begin beating on low speed. Add the sugar, increase the speed to medium, and beat for about 4 minutes, or until light and creamy. Add the peanut butter and beat to incorporate; then, beat in the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula after each addition.
• With the motor running, gradually add the flour mixture, beating just to blend. While the dough is still streaky, remove the bowl from the mixer and scrape the paddle clean.
• Lightly flour a clean, flat work surface.
• Scrape the dough onto the lightly floured surface. Lightly flour your hands and finish mixing the dough by using a light kneading motion, working until the dough is just blended. Do not overwork the dough, you just want to be certain that all of the ingredients are just blended together.
• Cover the dough tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
• When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Line two baking sheets with nonstick silicone baking sheets or parchment paper. (Alternatively, use nonstick baking sheets or lightly butter conventional baking sheets.) Set aside.
• Remove the dough from the refrigerator and unwrap.
• Using a tablespoon or small ice-cream scoop, make mounds of dough. Roll the dough into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place the balls, about 2 inches apart, on the prepared baking sheets. Using your palm, gently flatten the top slightly. If you wish to create the traditional crisscross pattern on top of the cookies, press the surface using the tines of a fork.
• When all of the cookies are formed, place in the oven and bake for about 8 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
• Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool.
• Store, airtight, at room temperature.