PB&J NUTJAMMER COOKIES

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This cream cheese cookie dough holds a delicious surprise filling. These have been a family favorite for three generations. -Elisabeth Matelski, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted peanuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup grape jelly
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup coarse sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until blended. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough into 4 portions. Shape each into a disk; wrap separately and refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix peanuts and jelly until blended. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. square cookie cutter. Place half of the squares 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets; lightly brush with egg. Place 1 teaspoon filling in center; top with remaining dough squares. Using a fork, press edges to seal. Brush tops with egg; sprinkle with sugar., Bake 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.