Description
Delight in these Healthy Flourless Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookie Sandwiches, a nutritious twist on the classic PB&J. Made without flour and sweetened naturally, these cookies offer a perfect balance of creamy peanut butter and fruity jam, ideal for a gluten-free dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1/3 cup natural fruit jam or jelly with no added sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the natural peanut butter, coconut sugar or honey, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix everything until the dough is smooth and fully combined, ensuring an even texture in your cookies.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and gently flatten with a fork or your hand to create cookie shapes.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set and lightly golden, which means they are perfectly baked but still soft inside.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. This step is important to prevent the jam from melting during assembly.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Once cooled, spread about 1 to 2 teaspoons of natural fruit jam or jelly on the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie to form a sandwich. Repeat this process with the remaining cookies.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother texture or crunchy for added texture in your cookies.
- Make sure the cookies are completely cooled before assembling to prevent the jam from melting or sliding off.
- You can substitute almond butter or another nut butter if desired for a different flavor or to accommodate allergies.
