Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies

This sandwich cookie is great for perking up those brown bag lunches.

• Calories: 66 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup shortening
• ½ cup peanut butter
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup any flavor fruit jam

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening peanut butter and sugars. Beat in egg. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture.

Step 2

Cover and chill for 1 hour.

Step 3

Roll into 1 inch balls; place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Spread jam on the bottom of half of the cookie; top with remaining cookie half.