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thumbprint cookies

Gluten-Free Thumbprint Cookies

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Thumbprint cookies have a special place in the hearts of many as a holiday staple, a star at cookie exchanges, and a sweet gift for friends and neighbors. 

  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: Makes 2-3 dozen cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 stick butter or alternative butter, chilled
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 egg separated, yolk and whites
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp. evaporated coconut milk (optional)
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 3/4 cup King Arthur Measure for Measure Gluten Free flour blend
  • 1 cup pecan pieces, finely ground into flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (outside the cookie)
  • Egg white
  • Strawberry or Raspberry seedless jam

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and coconut sugar
  2. Add evaporated milk, vanilla, egg yolk and sea salt
  3. Stir in pecan flour and gluten free flour
  4. Wrap in parchment and in a baggie. Let rest in refrigerator for 1 hour or longer.
  5. Pre-heat oven to 350-degrees
  6. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
  7. Whip egg whites until stiff peaks form
  8. Using a 1-tsp measuring spoon, scoop cookie dough into palm of hand, roll into a ball
  9. First dip the cookie dough ball into -egg white meringue, then roll in the chopped nuts
  10. Place the ball onto parchment lined cookie sheet
  11. Bake cookies for 8 minutes or 6 on convection
  12. Remove and carefully, its hot, use your thumb to make the imprint. 
  13. Fill the imprint with a little jam about 1/2 tsp. Too much and it will come out.
  14. Bake for another 4 minutes.
  15. Remove and allow to cool before serving. 

Notes

Cookies will harden as they cool. Allow to cool completely before serving.

  • Author: Curry Girls Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes