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Thumbprint Cookies

Delicious Thumbprint Cookies with Sweet Jam Surprises

These gluten-free Thumbprint Cookies feature a delicate shortbread flavor with sweet jam centers, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups Almond Flour Fine blanched for best results
  • 1/2 cup Butter (Unsalted) Can substitute with melted coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup Agave syrup can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Consider adding almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fine Salt Balances sweetness
For Rolling
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Optional but recommended
For the Jam Filling
  • 1/2 teaspoon Jam or Preserves Choose your favorite flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Gluten-Free Thumbprint Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine almond flour, melted unsalted butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and fine salt. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  3. Scoop about 2 teaspoons of dough, roll into a ball, and optionally roll each ball in granulated sugar. Arrange on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  4. Using the back of a spoon, press down into each dough ball to form an indentation.
  5. Spoon up to ½ teaspoon of jam into each indentation, being careful not to overfill.
  6. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until edges turn golden brown. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  7. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Enjoy your cookies or store them in an airtight container for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best results, use quality almond flour and watch the jam quantity during filling. These cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

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