Description
This Copycat Crumbl Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookie Recipe features soft and chewy peanut butter cookies topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting and a sweet swirl of strawberry preserves, replicating the popular flavors of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in a delightful cookie form.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
Frosting
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¾ cup strawberry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180ºC) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prepare for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a stand mixer, beat together softened butter, peanut butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is fluffy and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract to combine all wet ingredients properly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop and roll the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each ball gently to form thick discs, ensuring even baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes until the edges turn lightly golden brown. Afterwards, allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat creamy peanut butter, softened butter, and powdered sugar in a clean mixer until smooth and thick, creating the perfect frosting consistency.
- Pipe Frosting: Spoon the peanut butter frosting into a piping bag. Once the cookies have fully cooled, pipe a spiral of frosting onto each cookie, leaving a small gap in the center for the preserves.
- Add Strawberry Preserves: Use a second piping bag filled with strawberry preserves to fill the center spiral with a sweet swirl, completing the peanut butter and jelly cookie look and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the butter and peanut butter are softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep the cookies tender.
- Cool cookies completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- You can substitute strawberry preserves with any other berry jam if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
