Low Carb Recipes

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies


Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes

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

Heat oven to 350? ??F. Line a baking  sheet with parchment paper.
Mix sugar substitute, egg, and vanilla together  with an electric
mixer 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.

Makes 12 (2 piece) servings.
Nutrition per Serving: 
140 calories, 11g fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 6g protein,
7g carbs, 1g  dietary fiber, 210mg sodium

Source: This recipe is from the book The  South Beach Diet Quick &
Easy Cookbook by Arthur Agatston,  MD