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Brown Butter PB & J Cookies

Brown Butter PB & J Cookies That Bring Back Sweet Memories

Brown Butter PB & J Cookies offer a nostalgic treat with gooey strawberry preserves and a rich nutty flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter brown
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 1 cup peanut butter avoid natural varieties
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with a gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt use less if using salted butter
  • 1 cup strawberry preserves substitutes: grape or mixed berry
Optional Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or almond milk

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • medium saucepan
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low-medium heat for 5-6 minutes until browned.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine the brown butter, 1 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar and mix until fluffy. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  4. Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture until just incorporated.
  5. Scoop 3-4 tablespoons of dough, form a ball, create a well, and fill with 1 teaspoon strawberry preserves. Seal and roll into a ball again.
  6. Place cookie balls on prepared sheets, leaving space. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden.
  7. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the brown butter to cool to prevent cooking the egg. Properly measure flour to avoid dense cookies and ensure spacing for even baking.

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