Healthier Thumbprint Cookies | GF

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Looking for a healthier holiday treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without the guilt? These almond flour thumbprint cookies are the perfect solution! With a soft, buttery texture and a hint of maple sweetness, they’re the ideal bite-sized indulgence for the season. Filled with your choice of jam or chocolate, they’re a simple yet delightful dessert that’s perfect for holiday gatherings or as a snack to enjoy with a cup of tea. Plus, they’re gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free with a butter swap. Let’s dive into this easy recipe that’s sure to become a holiday favorite!

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Healthier Thumbprint Cookies for the Holidays!

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Yield: 8-10 Cookies

Author: Deimante Dabravolskis

Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

These soft, buttery thumbprint cookies are made with wholesome ingredients and are perfect for your holiday baking lineup! Fill them with your favorite jam or a little chocolate for a festive, healthier treat everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups almond flour
• Pinch of salt
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp soft grass-fed butter (or vegan butter for a dairy-free option)
• Jam of choice or chocolate for filling

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour and a pinch of salt. Add in maple syrup, vanilla extract, and softened butter. Mix with a spatula until a soft dough forms.
3. Scoop the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet. Use your finger to press an indent into the center of each ball without pressing all the way through. Fill the indent with jam.
4. If you want to add chocolate to some of these, then make the indent and bake it without the chocolate. Add the chocolate once it is baked.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden (baking time may vary depending on cookie size).
6. Allow cookies to cool slightly before enjoying!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

130

Fat (grams)

10 g

Carbs (grams)

7 g

Protein (grams)

3 g

Macros are based on if the recipe make 8 cookies.

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