Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies (Vegan and Gluten-free)

Chocolate dipped Peanut Butter and Strawberry jam cookies (Vegan and Gluten-free)

They might look fancy, but they are easy to make!
The crunchy almond cookie base is made from just a few simple ingredients and filled with creamy peanut butter and strawberry chia jam. These are my kids new favorite, my daughter already asked when I was making more.

Ingredients needed to make these Chocolate dipped Peanut Butter and Strawberry jam cookies:

• Almond flour
• Coconut oil, melted
• Maple syrup, agave syrup or other liquid sweetener can also be used.
• Vanilla bean paste, I love this intense flavor of vanilla. Can also be substituted for vanilla extract. 
• Pinch of salt
• Creamy peanut butter, I used all natural
• Strawberry chia jam or naturally sweetened jam. I prefer strawberry or raspberry but feel free to use your favourite.
• Dark chocolate, I use a good quality vegan chocolate
• White chocolate, I use a good quality vegan chocolate
• Freeze dried strawberries, optional for topping

How to make these cookies:

1. Start by preheating the oven and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Combine the almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, pinch of salt and vanilla in a mixing bowl until it has the consistency of cookie dough.Roll into 8 balls and place them on the baking sheet. Push them down a little and then using your finger make a well in the middle for the filling.Bake the cookies for about 10-15 minutes until just golden brown and dry.Let cool completely.
3. When the cookies are cool, fill them in the center, first with the peanut butter and then the jam. Freeze them for about 10-15 minues
4. In a microwaveable bowl add the chocolate and 1 tablespoon coconut oil. Microwave on hight for 30 seconds and then stir. If the chocolate is not melted all the way, microwave for another 30 seconds then stir again. 
5. Dip the frozen cookies in the chocloate using 2 forks and working fast. Place on parchment paper and repeat with the rest of the cookies.
6. If desired drizzle melted white chocolate and sprinkle freeze dried strawberries on the cookies for decoration. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, if they last that long!

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE THESE WONDERFUL cookie RECIPES:

Vegan Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies (Vegan and Gluten-free)

Vegan Chocolate Coconut Cake

Chia Oatmeal Cookies (Vegan and Gluten-free) 

Healthy Bounty Bites

Vegan Chocolate, Banana and Coconut Bread

Cookie dough Balls (Vegan and Gluten-free)

Chocolate Crunch Bites

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Happy baking!