Description
If you’re a fan of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and also happen to love cookies, you’re about to meet your new favorite healthy treat
Ingredients
For the cookies:
1 cup natural creamy peanut butter (no added sugar or oil)
½ cup coconut sugar or maple sugar
1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan)
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt (if peanut butter is unsalted)
For the filling:
½ cup natural fruit jam or jelly (no sugar added preferred)
Optional: ¼ cup homemade chia jam (made with mashed berries and chia seeds)
Optional add-ins:
2 tablespoons rolled oats for texture
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed for extra fiber
A few mini chocolate chips for a sweet twist
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, stir together peanut butter, coconut sugar, egg, baking soda, vanilla extract, and salt until a dough forms. If using oats or flaxseed, fold them in now.
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, form small dough balls and place them on the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with a fork or your palm.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges are set and the centers still look soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Once fully cooled, spoon a teaspoon of jelly onto the flat side of one cookie and top with another to make a sandwich.
Serve immediately or store for later. These cookies are soft, chewy, and absolutely packed with that classic peanut butter jelly flavor.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter with no added sugar or oil for best consistency
- Don’t overbake—the cookies should be soft in the center for ideal texture
- Let cookies cool fully before assembling sandwiches to prevent the jelly from melting
- If your dough feels too sticky, chill it for 10–15 minutes before shaping
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 cookie sandwiches
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g (from jelly)
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
Keywords: Healthy Flourless Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookie Sandwiches