Take the classic combination of peanut butter and jelly and turn it into scrumptious thumbprint cookies. They are a fun back to school treat, perfect for holiday cookie trays or just because!
Cream together butter, peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
In a separate bowl, stir together flour, salt and baking powder.
Stir the dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture until fully incorporated.
Roll the dough into 1 inch balls, then roll each ball in a small bowl of sugar to coat.
Place on a cookie sheet and use the back of a teaspoon to press an indent into the ball.
Fill with about a teaspoon of jam or preserves.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, then cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and cool completely.
Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to serve. You may want to place a sheet of wax paper between each layer of cookies if you stack.