Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup butter, (room temperature)
  • 3/8 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/8 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup quick oats, (not instant)
  • Strawberry jam

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat shortening, butter, both sugars and peanut butter until smooth.
  • Continue beating and add egg and vanilla extract.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and beat at low speed until well combined.
  • Stir in oats.
  • Scoop the dough onto cookie sheets using a small cookie scoop, placing about 2” apart. Do not press down as they will flatten slightly as they bake.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes or until set and slightly browned around the edges.
  • Let cool on cookie sheet for 3 minutes then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once cool, pair cookies together with like size. Spread a bit of strawberry jam, or your family’s favorite jam, on to one of the cookies. Place another cookie on top to create the perfect peanut butter & jelly treat.