P.B.J.(sandwich-shaped ) Cookies: |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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These are the CUTEST cookies I ever saw!! So much Fun to make & the Kids can help with the jelly!! They are a Big hit with the grownups as well as the kids! One of my friends at work made them & brought them in AND I just had to get this recipe & I am gald I did !The time is split up because of the refrigeration on the dough! So the dough can be made the day before if you wish! Its EASY & FUN & CUTE !! Ingredients:
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar |
1/2 cup butter, soften |
1/3 cup chunky peanut butter |
1 large egg |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 1/2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons grape jelly |
Directions:
1. In medium-size bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat brown sugar, butter & peanut butter until light & fluffy.
2. Beat in egg & vanilla until well mixed.
3. Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually beat in flour, baking powder & salt.
4. Gather dough into a ball: form into a 12-inch long log, With fingers, press dough to resemble a loaf of bread by making top round & squaring off bottom.
5. Wrap & refrigerate dough several hours or until firm enough to slice.
6. Heat oven to 350*f.
7. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
8. With sharp knife, cut dough crosswise into 1/4- inch thick slices.
9. Place slices, 1 inch apart, on greased baking sheet.
10. If necessary, reshape cookie slices to resemble a slice of bread.
11. Bake cookies 8-10 minutes ot until just golden brown at edges.
12. Cool cookies 2 minutes on baking sheet, than transfer to wire rack & cool completely When cookies are cool, turn half side down on work surface.
13. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon grape jelly on each and top with another cookie, right side up.
14. Gently press cookies together to spread jelly evenly.
15. Store in airtight container.
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