PB&J NUTJAMMER COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until blended. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough into 4 portions. Shape each into a disk; wrap separately and refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix peanuts and jelly until blended. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. square cookie cutter. Place half of the squares 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets; lightly brush with egg. Place 1 teaspoon filling in center; top with remaining dough squares. Using a fork, press edges to seal. Brush tops with egg; sprinkle with sugar., Bake 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.