GlutenFree Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
Delicious gluten-free thumbprint cookie recipe Easy dairy free holiday dessert tech using almond flour Perfect for cookie exchanges gifting
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 64 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup jam of your choice
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, almond flour, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Bring the Dough Together: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make the Thumbprint: Gently press your thumb or the back of a small spoon into the center of each dough ball to create an indentation.
- Fill with Jam: Spoon about ½ teaspoon of jam into each indentation.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn a light golden brown.
- Cool Completely: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Easy-to-make Gluten-Free Thumbprint Cookies with a buttery, tender shortbread base and a sweet jam filling. A classic treat made gluten-free that everyone will love.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Protein: 1 g