Keto Peanut Butter And Jelly Thumbprint Cookies

Who says you can't enjoy the sweet classics while living a low-carb lifestyle? These Keto Peanut Butter & Jelly Thumbprint Cookies bring back all the comforting flavors of a childhood favorite, but without the sugar and carbs.

Whether you're baking for yourself or for family and friends, with only this recipe is a perfect way to indulge your sweet tooth .

This recipe starts with our beloved keto peanut butter cookie dough, rolled in crushed peanuts and finished with a dollop of sugar-free jelly for a nostalgic, low-carb treat.

Since I first began baking, I have created many cookie recipes and have been having so much fun converting my favorites into keto-friendly versions.

You can find my complete list of Keto Cookie recipes that any cookie lover would enjoy exploring.

Check out our keto peanut butter recipes for more delicious recipes!

Ingredients Needed For These Peanut Butter Jelly Keto Cookies

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The following are the ingredients and tools you'll need to make low carb peanut butter jelly cookies. Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page.

• Peanut Butter: Provides rich flavor, moisture, and structure. Use a sugar-free, all-natural peanut butter for the best texture and to keep it keto-friendly.
• Butter (Unsalted, Softened): Adds richness and helps the cookies spread slightly while baking. Using it softened allows for easy creaming with the sweetener.
• Granulated Sugar Substitute: A keto-friendly sweetener gives these cookies just the right amount of sweetness. Use a granulated option that measures like sugar for best results. It also helps with the cookie's overall texture and browning.
• Egg: Acts as a binder and provides moisture, helping hold the cookie together as it bakes. Make sure it's at room temperature to mix evenly into the dough.
• Almond Flour: Gives the cookies a soft, tender crumb. It absorbs moisture while adding a slightly nutty flavor that pairs well with the peanut butter.
• Baking Powder: A small amount of baking powder gives the cookies a slight lift and prevents them from being too dense.
• Sea Salt: balances the sweetness and enhances the flavors of the peanut butter and jam.
• Vanilla Extract: Adds depth of flavor and warmth, rounding out the sweet and nutty profile.
• Crushed Peanuts: Rolling the cookie dough in lightly salted, crushed peanuts adds a crunchy exterior and an extra peanut flavor.

Strawberry Jam Filling (Homemade Option)

• Fresh Strawberries: Chopped and cooked down, strawberries provide the base for a naturally sweet and tangy filling.
• Granulated Sugar Substitute: This adds sweetness to the jam while keeping it keto-friendly.
• Water: Used to simmer the strawberries and soften them into a sauce-like consistency.
• Vanilla Extract: Adds a hint of warmth to the fruity filling.
• Unflavored Gelatin Powder: Helps the jam set to the perfect spoonable, yet thick texture for filling the thumbprints.

How To Make These Keto Peanut & Jelly Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a cookie sheet by either lightly greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.

Before making the cookie dough, begin with the sugar-free strawberry jam.

In a small saucepan, combine the chopped fresh strawberries, granulated sugar substitute, water, vanilla extract, and unflavored gelatin powder.

Stir the mixture constantly over medium heat, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until the strawberries have softened and the sauce thickens slightly.

Remove from heat and allow the jam to cool at room temperature for about 20 minutes. This will help it firm up enough to spoon into the cookies later.

You may have some leftover jam, which you can store in a small glass jar in the refrigerator for up to five days.

While the jam cools, make the cookie dough. In a medium mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, sugar substitute, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and creamy.

Add the almond flour, baking powder, and sea salt to the wet mixture, and continue mixing until a thick dough forms.

Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon, portion the dough into small balls.

Roll each ball in the crushed peanuts for added texture and flavor, then place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.

Lightly flatten each cookie, and use your thumb or the back of a spoon to gently press an indentation into the center of each one. Fill each indentation with about a teaspoon of the cooled strawberry jam.

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet, as they will be quite fragile until they fully set.

Once cooled, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days, or freeze for up to three weeks.

Keto Baking

Can I tell you that when I first started baking with low-carb ingredients, I struggled? That's because keto baking can be a bit overwhelming.

There are just so many ingredients that do not behave exactly like their high-carb counterparts. Frankly, it was frustrating.

Especially since I was an experienced baker who was used to baking with her eyes closed. It was enough to make me want to throw in the towel.

Today, I understand keto baking, but that is not always the case.

Trust me, those first attempts were epic failures.  So stay the course because the satisfaction of knowing you are not only making something delicious but healthy is quite rewarding.

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