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    Home > Blog > Protein Desserts > Protein Cookies

    Protein Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies

    Updated: Dec 13, 2022 · Published: Dec 7, 2015 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Protein peanut butter cookies with a chocolate center. These Protein Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect protein treat! Easy to make, and perfect for bringing to holiday gatherings!

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    Protein Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies

    The cookies are made with powdered peanut butter, and are full of flavor!

    For the filling I used this chocolate whey protein. I love it for brownies, protein fudge, and any recipe in which you'd want a super-chocolatey flavor. Perfect here!

    Wow your holiday guests with these delicious Protein Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies! 

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    Protein Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies

    Protein peanut butter cookies with a chocolate center. These Protein Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect protein treat! Makes 12 cookies.
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    Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 cookies
    Calories: 60kcal
    Author: Andréa Marchese
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    Ingredients

    Cookie:

    • ¼ cup natural peanut butter 64g
    • 2 large egg whites 66g, or 1 flax egg
    • ½ cup powdered peanut butter 48g
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder 4g
    • 4 mini-scoops stevia powder or to taste

     

      Chocolate filling:

      • ¼ cup chocolate whey protein powder 26g
      • 1 ½ tablespoons filtered water 23ml (or as needed)

      Instructions

      • Preheat oven to 325F (163C).
      • Mix peanut butter and egg whites until combined and smooth.
      • Add powdered peanut butter, baking powder, and stevia. Mix well, using your hands if necessary.
      • Roll cookie dough into 12 balls, and place on parchment-lined cookie sheet.
      • Using your thumb or the back of a teaspoon measuring spoon, press into each cookie.
      • Bake for about 10 minutes, until cooked and firm.
      • Let cool.
      • Mix chocolate whey with just enough water to get an icing consistency.
      • Spoon into each cookie cavity.
      • Enjoy! Store in the refrigerator.

      Notes

      A note about substitutions: because each type of protein powder bakes differently, I would only recommend substituting pea or rice protein in the cookie base. For the chocolate filling, I would stick with whey or a whey/casein blend. For a dairy-free/vegan version, use a flax egg in the base and melted vegan chocolate chips for the filling.

      Nutrition

      Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbohydrates: 2g
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