Peanut Butter And Jelly Cookies

• 1 c. flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 c. smooth peanut butter
• 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened (margarine)
• 1/4 c. sugar
• cherry or raspberry preserves

1. Preheat oven to 375u0b0.
2. Sift together flour, soda and salt; set aside.
3. Combine sugars in large mixer bowl.
4. Add peanut butter and butter; beat until smooth and creamy.
5. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
6. Gradually beat in flour mixture until blended.
7. Refrigerate covered for 1 hour.
8. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet 1 1/2 inches apart.
9. Use handle of wooden spoon or thumb to make large indention in center of each ball. Bake at 375u0b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
10. Cool on cookie sheet until firm enough to lift.
11. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely, then fill centers.
12. Yields about 5 dozen cookies.

flour, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, smooth peanut butter, butter, sugar, cherry

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=628584 (may not work)