Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

In a small bowl, add flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Whisk together.

Step 3

In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, peanut butter, brown and 1 cup white sugar.

Step 4

Add in eggs, one at a time, and beat just until blended.

Step 5

Add in vanilla just until blended.

Step 6

Slowly add in the flour mixture until blended.

Step 7

Using a 1-inch scoop, roll cookie dough into balls.

Step 8

Place remaining 1 tbsp sugar in a bowl.

Step 9

Dip a fork in sugar bowl and use it to flatten cookies in a criss-cross pattern.

Step 10

Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

Step 11

Remove from oven and let cool for 3-5 minutes until hardened enough to move to a cooling rack.

Step 12

Let cool completely.

Step 13

Once cool, spread 1/2 tbsp of jelly on the flat side of one cookie.  Top with another cookie.

Step 14

Repeat with remaining cookies.