Have some fun with the kids in your life and make our tasty Lunchtime PB & J Thumbprint Cookies just in time to pack a lunchbox. This easy recipe is perfect for any age, and making a thumbprint in the dough will leave everyone laughing! Gather around the kitchen and enjoy time together.
Directions
In a large mixing bowl, add the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Using a hand mixer blend the ingredients on medium-high speed until creamy.
Turn off the mixer and use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl, pushing everything back towards the center.
Add the salt, vanilla, and egg, and blend until combined.
On medium low speed, mix in the flour in 1/2-cup intervals. Between each addition be sure to completely blend in all the flour and scrape the sides as before.
Once completely combined, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator and, using a tablespoon, scoop out the dough and roll into a ball between your hands.
Then roll the formed ball in the turbinado sugar and place on the prepared baking sheets.
Repeat for the rest of the balls, making sure to separate them on the sheet by about 1 inch.
Once all the balls are on the baking sheet, make an indentation in the center of each ball using your thumb.
Fill the center of each with about 1/2 teaspoon strawberry preserves.
Bake until lightly golden, about 20 minutes, and remove to a wire rack.
Let cool before serving.
