PBJ Thumbprint cookies combine a soft chewy nut butter cookie with a tart yet sweet raspberry jam. They are made healthier using no flour, no refined sugar, and no added oils. Perfect for a healthy snack or even for breakfast!
I am obsessed with pbj to say the least. I literally had one in my lunchbox from the sixth grade up until my last day in high school (in elementary school I brought soup – I don’t know I was a weird kid). And I still love a traditional pbj sandwich (although I swap store bought jam for my raspberry chia jam now) but I also love making fun twists on the flavor combo!
I have a few other PBJ recipes coming your way soon but in the meantime you should definitely check out my no bake pbj granola bars. They bring granola bars to a whole new level and are just so perfect for snack time.
This recipe combines all of the deliciousness of a homemade peanut butter cookie with a naturally sweetened, slightly tart jam. I think these are so fun to make, perfect to do with kids because of how easy they are, and a great nutritious swap for your normal cookie time. So let’s get to it!
Let’s Make some PBJ Thumbprint Cookies!
These cookies are SO fun to make. I recommend making the chia jam first, ideally the day before, but at least a couple hours if doable. And of course in case of a cookie emergency you can always go out and buy a jam! Just try to look for ones without added sugar. You can check out my Amazon shop for some of my favorite go-to brands.
Nut butter – you can of course use any nut butter you want in these! I used NuttZo Peanut Pro crunchy and really like the little crunch it gave it, but if you are more of a smooth kinda person or prefer almond butter or maybe even cashew butter(!) you could certainly try those too! I haven’t used anything besides NuttZo but I am assuming it would be just as great.
Size – when you make these I recommend making smaller cookies (this should make about 24). The first time I made this I made them much bigger and ended up with huge cookies that were too soft to really stay together. They will still work! But I think it is more manageable to make them smaller.
Those are the only things I can think of to help ensure you get the best cookies! Overall these are pretty easy (my fave). But if you have any other questions leave a comment below or just reach out on Instagram messages!
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PBJ Thumbprint Cookies
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 medium cookies 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar Free
PBJ Thumbprint cookies combine a soft chewy nut butter cookie with a tart yet sweet raspberry jam. They are made healthier using no flour, no refined sugar, and no added oils. Perfect for a healthy snack or even for breakfast!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- Raspberry chia jam or your favorite jam
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine all ingredients (except jam) into a bowl and stir until well combined.
- Roll into small balls of dough, and on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper press into them with your index finger to create a well for the jam.
- Pour a dollop of jam into each well.
- Bake for 20 minutes until edges are golden brown.
Notes
I suggest making these on the smaller side rather than bigger so that the cookie bakes well enough. If you make them too large the cookie is too soft to hold the jam
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts and Snacks
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
If you try this recipe please leave a comment below letting me know what you thought! If you remake on Instagram don’t forget to tag me at @donutworry_behealthy so I can see your creation and send you some love!
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