P.B.J.(sandwich-shaped ) Cookies:

Step 1

In medium-size bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat brown sugar, butter & peanut butter until light & fluffy.

Step 2

Beat in egg & vanilla until well mixed.

Step 3

Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually beat in flour, baking powder & salt.

Step 4

Gather dough into a ball: form into a 12-inch long log, With fingers, press dough to resemble a loaf of bread by making top round & squaring off bottom.

Step 5

Wrap & refrigerate dough several hours or until firm enough to slice.

Step 6

Heat oven to 350*f.

Step 7

Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.

Step 8

With sharp knife, cut dough crosswise into 1/4- inch thick slices.

Step 9

Place slices, 1 inch apart, on greased baking sheet.

Step 10

If necessary, reshape cookie slices to resemble a slice of bread.

Step 11

Bake cookies 8-10 minutes ot until just golden brown at edges.

Step 12

Cool cookies 2 minutes on baking sheet, than transfer to wire rack & cool completely When cookies are cool, turn half side down on work surface.

Step 13

Spoon 1/4 teaspoon grape jelly on each and top with another cookie, right side up.

Step 14

Gently press cookies together to spread jelly evenly.

Step 15

Store in airtight container.