PEANUT BUTTER 'N' JELLY COOKIES

Peanut Butter 'n' Jelly Cookies image

"This classic combination makes a great sandwich cookie," says Margaret Wilson, Moreno Valley, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Jam or jelly

Steps:

In a 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-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. , Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Spread jam on the bottom of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.