What makes these thumbprint cookies vegan?

These cookies are vegan because they use pureed prunes, an egg replacer, and non-dairy milk instead of traditional dairy or eggs, ensuring a plant-based treat.

Can I use a different type of flour for these cookies?

The recipe calls for a blend of whole wheat and all-purpose flour to achieve the desired soft yet structured dough; substituting entirely might alter the cookie's consistency.

How do the prunes contribute to the cookie dough?

Pureed prunes add natural sweetness and moisture to the cookie dough, enhancing its texture and flavor while reducing the need for additional refined sugars.

What kind of jam or jelly is best for the filling?

You can use your favorite jam or jelly for the filling, allowing for personalized flavor combinations in each thumbprint cookie, from strawberry to apricot.

How should I store these Crisped Rice Peanut Butter and Jam Thumbprint Cookies?

Once completely cooled, store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for several days, or refrigerate for extended freshness.

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Crisped Rice Peanut Butter and Jam Thumbprint Cookies
[Vegan]

Name: Crisped Rice Peanut Butter and Jam Thumbprint Cookies [Vegan]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 20 cookies
Ingredients: 4 oz. pureed prunes; 2/3 cup smooth natural peanut butter; 1/2 cup coconut palm sugar; 1 tbsp. egg replacer + 3 tbsp. water (whisked together until smooth); 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 tsp. liquid stevia; 1/4 cup non-dairy milk; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; pinch salt; 1 cup crisped brown rice cereal; your favorite jam or jelly

AO By: Annie Oliverio

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Close-up of vegan Crisped Rice Peanut Butter and Jam Thumbprint Cookies, golden brown with a dollop of red jam in the center, arranged on a cooling rack.

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Ingredients You Need for Crisped Rice Peanut Butter and Jam Thumbprint Cookies [Vegan]

4 oz. pureed prunes
2/3 cup smooth natural peanut butter
1/2 cup coconut palm sugar
1 tbsp. egg replacer + 3 tbsp. water (whisked together until smooth)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. liquid stevia
1/4 cup non-dairy milk
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
pinch salt
1 cup crisped brown rice cereal
your favorite jam or jelly

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How to Prepare Crisped Rice Peanut Butter and Jam Thumbprint Cookies [Vegan]

Preheat the oven to 375F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the prunes and peanut butter until smooth. Add the sugar, the egg replacer mixture, non-dairy milk, the vanilla, and the liquid stevia and continue to process until very smooth.
Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flours and the pinch of salt. With the stand mixer on low, carefully tip the flour mixture into the bowl and process until a soft dough forms. Turn off the mixer and pour in the rice cereal. Pulse the mixer a few times to incorporate – scraping down the batter as needed.
Use a tablespoon to scoop up walnut-sized pieces of batter and roll these into balls. Flatten the balls and make indents in the middle of each cookie. Bake them for about 15 minutes, shifting pans halfway through the cooking time.
Let the cookies cool on the trays for a few minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. Place small dollops of jam into the indents in each cookie.