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Peanut Butter + Chia Jam Thumbprint Cookies

1 hr 10 mins
by: Lindsay Grimes
January 17, 2018 (Updated: March 2, 2022)
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Peanut Butter + Chia Jam Thumbprint Cookies
Really fun and delicious gluten free + vegan Peanut Butter + Chia Jam Thumbprint Cookies!! They taste like a PB&J sandwich but BETTER!!

I’m not going to lie. I had this whole lineup of recipes I was planning on making. I have a white board on my desk and those recipes were staring at me. A list of perfectly penned recipes that I had on the agenda for the week. But…

Peanut Butter + Chia Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Today I decided to go in a different direction. I came home from my workout class. Threw on a face mask and hair mask (definitely not my usual Wednesday) and started making some chia jam. See, I had this thumbprint cookie recipe in my head since way back to Christmas cookie week and never got around to actually making them.

I stood in my kitchen and just had this overwhelming feeling that these cookies had to happen. Ok ok overwhelming may be a bit of an overstatement. They popped in my head, I got excited about them, and the ball started rolling before I even looked at my whiteboard recipe list.

Peanut Butter + Chia Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Lemme tell youuu. Guys. These turned out better than I ever imagined they would. They are SO reminiscent of your favorite PB&J sandwich, only… dare I say it… better. The peanut butter cookie dances perfectly with the sweet and tangy chia jam. They’re kid and adult friendly. Perfect for a playdate. Perfect for an easy brunch dessert.

AND DID I MENTION THEY’RE NO BAKE?! Well now I did. No bake, my friends, no bake 😱

Peanut Butter + Chia Jam Thumbprint Cookies

I have this problem with every new recipe I make I’m all like THIS one is my fave. But… this one is my new favorite. I mean.. as far as chocolate-free desserts go… these Peanut Butter + Chia Jam Thumbprint Cookies are the bomb diggity.

Jaryd was out back doing a workout when I tried my first bite of these. I flagged him down through the window to gesture at the cookie, throw my hands in the air 🙌🏻 and give a huge thumbs up. I just had to express how amazing they were to someone.

So let’s make some Peanut Butter + Chia Jam Thumbprint Cookies, you’ll love them!!

Peanut Butter + Chia Jam Thumbprint Cookies

First make the chia jam. Heat the frozen strawberries in the microwave for about 1 minute. Place the strawberries, chia seeds, agave nectar, and sea salt in the food processor. Process until combined, about 10 seconds. Scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula and process for another 10 seconds. Transfer to a jar and pop it in the fridge for 1+ hours until you’re ready to use it.

Peanut Butter + Chia Jam Thumbprint Cookies

When the chia jam thickens up and is jelly consistency, make the peanut butter cookies. Whisk together the peanut butter, agave nectar, and vanilla. Add the almond flour and continue to whisk until it begins to ball up. I found it easiest to use a rubber spatula and really fold it over and over until it was well combined.

Then, roll the batter into ping pong sized balls and put them on a piece of parchment paper. Use your thumb to press down the center and make a divot.

Peanut Butter + Chia Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Add a scoop of chia jam to the center of each cookie. Sprinkle each cookie with a little pinch of Pink Himalayan sea salt.

You’ll have some leftover jam, so keep it in an airtight container in the fridge and use it as you would any store-bought jelly or jam!

Peanut Butter + Chia Jam Thumbprint Cookies

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This is an overhead image of no bake gluten free peanut butter thumbprint cookies. The thumbprint have strawberry chia jam in the divot. The cookies sit on a white piece of parchment paper. Recipe

Peanut Butter + Chia Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Really fun and delicious gluten free + vegan Peanut Butter + Chia Jam Thumbprint Cookies!! They taste like a PB&J sandwich but BETTER!!

Recipe by:Lindsay Grimes
5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 2 reviews
Prep: 10 minsCook: 1 hourTotal: 1 hour 10 mins
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Servings: 14 1x

Ingredients

  • Strawberry Chia Jam:
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1/8 cup chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar (honey or maple syrup works)
  • couple pinches pink Himalayan sea salt
  • Peanut Butter Cookies:
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup agave nectar (honey or maple syrup works)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cup almond flour

Instructions

  1. Heat the frozen strawberries in the microwave for about 1 – 2 minutes until no longer frozen.
  2. Place the strawberries, chia seeds, agave nectar, and sea salt in the food processor.
  3. Process until combined, about 10 seconds.
  4. Scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula and process for another 10 seconds.
  5. Transfer to a jar and pop it in the fridge for 1+ hours until you’re ready to use it.
  6. When the chia jam thickens up and is jelly consistency, make the peanut butter cookies.
  7. Whisk together the peanut butter, agave nectar, and vanilla.
  8. Add the almond flour and continue to whisk until it begins to ball up. I found it easiest to use a rubber spatula and really fold it over and over until it was well combined.
  9. Then, roll the batter into ping pong sized balls and put them on a piece of parchment paper.
  10. Use your thumb to press down the center and make a divot.
  11. Add a scoop of chia jam to the center of each cookie.
  12. You’ll have some leftover jam, so keep it in an airtight container in the fridge and use it as you would any store-bought jelly or jam!
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Really fun and delicious gluten free + vegan Peanut Butter + Chia Jam Thumbprint Cookies!! They taste like a PB&J sandwich but BETTER!! thetoastedpinenut.com #vegan #glutenfree #cookies #thumbprintcookies #dessert

Easy peasy FOUR ingredient strawberry chia jam! So easy to make and refined sugar free!! #chiajam #chiaseeds #vegan #glutenfree #refinedsugarfree

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  1. AvatarAshley says

    Posted on 1/18/18 at 9:55 am

    Okay these look UNREAL! I am planning to make this weekend!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      Posted on 1/19/18 at 12:40 pm

      Yay!! Hope you love them!! xo

      Reply
      • AvatarAshley says

        Posted on 1/21/18 at 4:14 pm

        Made, eaten, loved. Forwarded to my mother-in-law, who already made them as well! These were so reminiscent of PB&J sandwiches I loved growing up. I did sub cashew butter for PB because I had it in the house, but it was delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

        Reply
  2. AvatarAlison Gross says

    Posted on 1/21/18 at 6:30 pm

    Would fresh strawberries work?

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  3. AvatarLeah Knepper says

    Posted on 1/29/18 at 6:20 am

    Hi there,

    I made these over the weekend, and they are absolutely fantastic. I’m wondering whether you (or anyone else here) has experience baking with almond flour. Any thoughts about how to modify the cookie portion of this recipe for baking?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      Posted on 1/30/18 at 9:27 am

      Hi Leah!

      Yes, I use almond flour in most of my baked goods! I’m linking to my baked peanut butter cookie recipe below. Just use that as the base and follow the thumbprint directions to get the thumbprint effect!

      https://thetoastedpinenut.com/the-best-peanut-butter-cookie/

      Reply
      • AvatarLeah E Knepper says

        Posted on 1/31/18 at 6:32 am

        Awesome – thanks so much!

        Reply
  4. AvatarRebecca Fisher says

    Posted on 7/17/20 at 10:58 am

    I decided to make these bc I had some reduced strawberry jam left over. 
    They are so delish!!
    Very easy and fast. 
    In case anyone else is wondering you can use sunflower seed butter in place of the peanut butter. 
    Lovely healthy recipe!! 

    Reply
    • Lindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 8/5/20 at 11:20 am

      Subutter sounds like such a fun option! I’m so happy you enjoyed them!! xo

      Reply

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