P.B.J.(SANDWICH-SHAPED ) COOKIES:

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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 !!

Provided by Poker

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • In medium-size bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat brown sugar, butter & peanut butter until light & fluffy.
  • Beat in egg & vanilla until well mixed.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually beat in flour, baking powder & salt.
  • 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.
  • Wrap & refrigerate dough several hours or until firm enough to slice.
  • Heat oven to 350*f.
  • Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
  • With sharp knife, cut dough crosswise into 1/4- inch thick slices.
  • Place slices, 1 inch apart, on greased baking sheet.
  • If necessary, reshape cookie slices to resemble a slice of bread.
  • Bake cookies 8-10 minutes ot until just golden brown at edges.
  • 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.
  • Spoon 1/4 teaspoon grape jelly on each and top with another cookie, right side up.
  • Gently press cookies together to spread jelly evenly.
  • Store in airtight container.

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