Saturday, March 7, 2009

I love peanut butter and jelly

Who would believe you could get such a delectable cookie out of such a simple process and with so few ingredients? (That's right; there's no flour!) The not-too-sweet, deep nutty flavor — topped with a touch of fruit — is perfect for kids young and old. These cookies are so good that I need to remind you to limit yourself to one serving!

Prep Time: 15 minutes Start to Finish: 30 minutes Serves: 12 (2-piece servings)

Peanut Butter and Jelly cookies
Ingredients:
3/4 cup granular sugar substitute
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup creamy trans-fat-free peanut butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup sugar-free jam, any flavor

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix sugar substitute, egg, and vanilla with an electric mixer set on low for 3 minutes. Add peanut butter and baking soda. Mix on medium until dough comes together, about 30 seconds.
Form dough into 24 (2-teaspoon) balls and place on baking sheet 1 inch apart. Gently press your thumb into the center of each to make an indentation. Fill each indentation with 1/2 teaspoon jam.
Bake until lightly browned on the bottom, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:
140 calories
11 g total fat (2.5 g sat)
7 g carbohydrate
6 g protein
1 g fiber
210 mg sodium

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