{"id":1261,"date":"2018-09-27T16:21:46","date_gmt":"2018-09-27T16:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/?p=1261"},"modified":"2022-12-02T19:48:48","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T19:48:48","slug":"classic-thumbprint-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/classic-thumbprint-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Classic Thumbprint Cookies (gluten-free, refined sugar-free)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1264 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RTCookies3.jpg\" alt=\"A close up of a cookie\" width=\"610\" height=\"915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RTCookies3.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RTCookies3-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Classic thumbprint cookies are a shortbread-like cookie filled with a sweet raspberry jam &#8211; and this classic cookie is entirely underrated.<\/strong><\/em> These thumbprint cookies in particular are made healthier <strong>with only 3 tablespoons of honey<\/strong>, making them naturally sweetened (minus the sweet jam in the middle!).<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are looking for an easy, healthier cookie recipe, or the perfect Holiday treat, these thumbprint cookies are a must-try!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1262 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RTCookies5.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Thumbprint Cookies (gluten-free, refined sugar-free)\" width=\"610\" height=\"915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RTCookies5.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RTCookies5-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Thumbprint cookies can look so fancy &#8211; like you took so much time and effort to make a cookie that was FILLED with something.<\/strong> <\/em>Classic thumbprint cookies can also bring back a lot of memories for people &#8211; of the Holidays and baking with families.. me? Nada. Thumbprint cookies mean absolutely nothing in my family.<\/p>\n<h3>So &#8211; I&#8217;m making them something!<\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>I love how easy these cookies are to make, for an extra impressive dessert, that kids and adults will love.<\/strong> <\/em>Pie may look fancy, but cookies? Everyone LOVES cookies during the Holidays (or any day of the week!).<\/p>\n<h3>Follow along with me, and learn how to make these classic, healthier thumbprint cookies.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Create your cookie dough.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mix together your coconut oil (or butter), almond butter, and honey. Separate your egg &#8211; put your egg white in a separate bowl to use later! &#8211; and add your egg yolk and vanilla to the batter.<\/p>\n<p>Fold in your flour and mix till all is well combined. <strong><em>Your dough is done!<\/em><\/strong> Start scooping cookies &#8211; this recipe makes about 15 &#8211; onto a plate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1265 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RTCookies1.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Thumbprint Cookies (gluten-free, refined sugar-free)\" width=\"610\" height=\"915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RTCookies1.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RTCookies1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 2: To create the &#8220;thumbprint&#8221; and nut-rolled part of the cookie:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In the small bowl where you put your egg white, <em><strong>whisk it<\/strong> <\/em>till it&#8217;s light and fluffy with bubbles (about 1-2 mins)<\/li>\n<li>In another small bowl, add your finely chopped walnuts (or other nuts of choice)<\/li>\n<li>Taking each cookie ball one at a time, <em><strong>roll them around in the egg white and then roll them around in the nuts,<\/strong> <\/em>and place them on your (lined or sprayed) pan a few inches apart.<\/li>\n<li>Using your thumb (or a 1\/2 tsp measure) <em><strong>gently push a small indent into the top of the cookie<\/strong><\/em>. Repeat until all cookies have been thumb-printed. If the edge of a cookie cracks a bit, gently push it back into the right shape.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Fill each cookie with about 1\/2 tsp of your favorite jelly<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 3: Bake!<\/h3>\n<p>At 350 for 8-10 minutes, or till the edges of the cookies are getting that gorgeous golden-brown color.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1263 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RTCookies4.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Thumbprint Cookies (gluten-free, refined sugar-free)\" width=\"610\" height=\"915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RTCookies4.jpg 610w, https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RTCookies4-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>You can fill these cookies with your favorite flavor of jam \ud83d\ude42<\/h3>\n<p>My personal favorite is raspberry jam &#8211; I would pick it over other jams <em><strong>every time<\/strong><\/em>!! I have yet to try it &#8211; but you should also be able to use my Chia Seed Jam to fill your cookies with, making them <em><strong>even healthier<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>I can&#8217;t wait to make these cookies during the Holidays for my families. I think my son will absolutely love to help me roll and thumbprint the dough.. and probably steal some of the nuts while he&#8217;s at it! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Let me know, in the comments below, are thumbprint cookies a classic Holiday treat in your family? Or are you like me, starting the tradition yourself??<\/strong> <\/em>\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>Looking for other easy, classic dessert recipes? Check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/chocolate-chip-pumpkin-oat-bars-gluten-free-dairy-free-option\/\">Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/double-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\">Double Chocolate Chip Cookies.<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-1275\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"1275\" data-servings=\"15\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-tastefully-simple\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating\"><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-1 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"1\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g  transform=\"translate(0, 0)\"><polygon fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#343434\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" points=\"12,2.6 15,9 21.4,9 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24 24\"><g  transform=\"translate(0, 0)\"><polygon fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#343434\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"square\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" points=\"12,2.6 15,9 21.4,9 16.7,13.9 18.6,21.4 12,17.6 5.4,21.4 7.3,13.9 2.6,9 9,9 \" stroke-linejoin=\"miter\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-details\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-average\">3<\/span> from <span class=\"wprm-recipe-rating-count\">1<\/span> vote<\/div><\/div>\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RTCookies3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"A close up of a cookie\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RTCookies3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RTCookies3-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/RTCookies3-320x321.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-buttons\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.milehighmitts.com\/wprm_print\/1275\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-color-accent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-color-header\">Classic Thumbprint Cookies<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-color-border\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-color-border\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-time-header\">Prep Time<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-time\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\">mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-color-border\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-time-header\">Cook Time<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-time\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">10<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\">mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-color-border\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-time-header\">Total Time<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-time\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">20<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\">mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-clear-left\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-details-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-servings-name\">Servings<\/span>: <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-servings-1275\">15<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-servings-unit\">cookies<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-calories-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-calories-name\">Calories<\/span>: <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-calories\">126<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit\">kcal<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-color-header\">Ingredients<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">coconut oil, melted<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">almond butter, drippy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">honey<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">egg<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">gluten-free flour (I use Bobs Red Mill Gluten-free 1-to-1 Baking Flour)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">walnuts, finely chopped<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">raspberry jelly (or other favorite jelly)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t \t \t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-color-header\">Instructions<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><p>Preheat your oven to 350 and spray a pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment paper.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><p>To prepare, in a separate, small bowl, have your finely chopped walnuts ready to roll your cookies in.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><p>In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine your coconut oil, almond butter, and honey. Whisk till smooth.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><p>Add your vanilla and only your egg YOLK. Put your egg WHITE into another small bowl, for rolling your cookies in. 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