That Crazy American Housewife: PB&J cookies

Today, I had absolutely nothing to write about. Well, initially anyway. Then, I decided it would be wise to go through my pictures and figure out what I hadn't shared that desperately need its own post. Soon enough, I came across these peanut butter and jelly cookies I had made. It seemed perfect considering a friend had requested I post more food porn. So, Flyinghorse, here's your next dose of food porn. Assuming you like PB&J that is.

PB&J Cookies

(adapted from THIS recipes)

Ingredients:

1/2 c white sugar

1/2 c packed brown sugar

1/2 c peanut butter

1/4 c shortening

1/4 c butter

1 egg

1 1/4 c all purpose flour

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

Your favorite jelly/jam

For a healthier cookie use:

Instead of sugars:

-3/4 c raw sugar

-1 tbs molasses

Use whole wheat flour instead of white, or half and half. (I personally like 1/2 and 1/2.)

Directions:

Step 1:

Mix sugar(s) peanut butter, shortening, butter, and egg in a largeish bowl. Then add everything else except for the jelly. If not hard enough to shape into cookies, place dough in refrigerator.

Step 2:

Preheat oven to 375 F. Then, shape the dough balls into whatever size cookie you happen to love. My children love 1 inch sized cookies because they make the perfect little treat of sorts. Place the balls on cookie sheet/pan and thumbprint them by sticking your thumb in the middle to make a well for the jelly. Lastly, fill with jelly.