Description
Delightfully tender and naturally gluten-free almond flour thumbprint cookies filled with sweet apricot jam. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth treats are easy to make, requiring only a handful of simple ingredients and perfect for a light dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup super fine almond flour
- 2 tablespoons packed golden brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (not hot)
- 1 tablespoon water (plus extra as needed)
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350° F (175° C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, golden brown sugar, and salt thoroughly, breaking up any lumps for an even mix.
- Add wet ingredients and form dough: Pour in the melted coconut oil and water, then gently knead the mixture with your hands until a smooth, uniform dough forms. If the dough cracks when flattened, add up to 1 teaspoon more water and knead again until pliable.
- Shape the cookies: Divide the dough into 1-tablespoon portions. Roll each into a ball, then lightly flatten them and place evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Create thumbprints: Use the rounded back of a teaspoon or your thumb to make an indent in the center of each cookie, moistening the spoon with water if it sticks to the dough.
- Fill with jam: Spoon approximately 1/2 teaspoon of apricot jam into each indent, filling it to the brim.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 16 to 19 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking. Watch carefully to ensure they turn a deep golden color without becoming dark or burnt.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack to cool the cookies completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the almond flour is superfine for a smoother dough texture and better cookie consistency.
- If the dough feels dry, add water slowly to avoid over-wetting.
- Use parchment paper to prevent cookies from sticking and for easy removal.
- Do not overbake to maintain tender, not crunchy, cookies.
- For variation, try different jam flavors such as raspberry or strawberry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-19 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: almond flour cookies, thumbprint cookies, gluten free dessert, apricot jam cookies, easy baking recipe
