Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

Buttery, nutty cookies are topped with the sweet jam of your nomination in these simple, gluten self-ruling Pecan Thumbprint Cookies.

gluten free, jam-filled pecan thumbprint cookies are arrayed on a white plate.

Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

I’ve been making thumbprint cookies for as long as I’ve been baking. From the archetype peanut butter cookies with Hershey’s kisses, to every kind of jam and jelly-filled goodie you can think of. They inevitably remind me of Christmas.

These pecan thumbprint cookies are rolled in crushed nuts surpassing baking, subtracting an irresistible nutty crunch to these cookies. This recipe is very gently well-timed from these vegan cookies on my friend Gina’s blog.

This recipe has wilt a tradition for us over the past couple of years, as it gets wool RAVE reviews from my friends who stave both gluten and dairy. It was past time to save the recipe here for future baking, but all credit goes to Gina for the original awesomeness.

It’s unchangingly fun to make thumbprint cookies with kids, as we all get to use our favorite jams. My nieces opted for strawberry or raspberry jam this time. While tangerine jam is scrutinizingly unchangingly my preference. We all win.

gluten free, jam-filled pecan thumbprint cookies are arrayed on a white plate.

Gluten Self-ruling Thumbprint Cookies

Yes, you’re reading this correctly. There is no flour in this recipe. These cookies are gluten-free and positively delicious, made with almond and coconut flours.

If you’re looking for a few increasingly naturally gluten-free dessert options, I’ve got your dessert needs covered for any occasion. From sweet snacking and cookie munching to an elegant (and EASY TO MAKE) dessert, it’s all right here.

pecan pieces and other ingredients are visible in a glass mixing bowl.

Gluten Self-ruling Dairy Self-ruling Cookies

You’ll need the pursuit ingredients to make this recipe:

  • pecans
  • almond flour and coconut flour
  • kosher salt and sultry powder
  • coconut oil
  • maple syrup
  • apple cider vinegar
  • vanilla pericope and almond extract
  • jam of your choice

Just a note well-nigh almond and coconut flours. My first nomination for almond flour is Honeyville’s ultra fine whitish almond flour, the only way I’ve overly purchased it is directly from their website.

Specialty flours alimony perfectly in the freezer. You’ll want to make sure you’re storing any nut flours that way to stave spoiling. And if you’re looking for an easier purchase option, Wholesome Yum makes my second favorite almond flour.

I haven’t found coconut flour to be nearly as fussy, so Wholesome Yum or Bob’s Red Mill will both work nicely. If you do much specialty sultry at all, it’s often worth purchasing several tons at a time for a significant unbelieve on the price.

balls of dough on a white parchment paper, with pieces of pecans visible in the mix.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place chopped pecans in a shallow bowl. Set aside.

Combine the almond flour, coconut flour, salt, sultry powder in a trencher and whisk to combine. Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, vinegar, vanilla, and almond extracts. Stir until a dough forms.

The thumbprints have been pressed into the cookies.

Scoop the dough into balls and roll them smooth between your hands. Roll each dough wittiness in the chopped pecans, pressing gently to make them stick.

Place on a sultry sheet and gently printing lanugo in the part-way of each cookie, using your thumb to create an indent. Pinch together any large cracks virtually the outside. Spoon jam into the part-way of each cookie.

Bake for 12 minutes, until the edges start to brown just slightly. Remove the cookies from the oven and indulge them to rest on the sultry sheet for 10 minutes surpassing transferring them to a wire rack to tomfool completely. The cookies will be soft initially, but will firm up as they cool.

The jam has been widow to the thumbprint cookies on the sultry sheet in this vertical image.

Jam Thumbprint Cookies

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gluten free, jam-filled pecan thumbprint cookies are arrayed on a white serving dish over a colorful tea towel.

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gluten free, jam-filled pecan thumbprint cookies are arrayed on a white plate.
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Gluten Self-ruling Thumbprint Cookies

Buttery, nutty cookies are topped with the sweet jam of your nomination in these simple, gluten self-ruling Pecan Thumbprint Cookies.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 32 cookies
Calories 117kcal

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup pecans finely chopped
  • 3 cups almond flour
  • tablespoons coconut flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • cup coconut oil melted
  • cup maple syrup
  • teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • teaspoons vanilla extract
  • teaspoons almond extract
  • cup jam of your choice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place chopped pecans in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine the almond flour, coconut flour, salt, sultry powder in a trencher and whisk to combine. Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, vinegar, vanilla, and almond extracts. Stir until a dough forms.
  • Scoop the dough into balls and roll them smooth between your hands. Roll each dough wittiness in the chopped pecans, pressing gently to make them stick.
  • Place on a sultry sheet and gently printing lanugo in the part-way of each cookie, using your thumb to create an indent. Pinch together any large cracks virtually the outside. Spoon jam into the part-way of each cookie.
  • Bake for 12 minutes, until the edges start to brown just slightly. Remove the cookies from the oven and indulge them to rest on the sultry sheet for 10 minutes surpassing transferring them to a wire rack to tomfool completely. The cookies will be soft initially, but will firm up as they cool.

Notes

Just a note well-nigh almond and coconut flours. My first nomination for almond flour is Honeyville’s ultra fine whitish almond flour, the only way I’ve overly purchased it is directly from their website.
Specialty flours alimony perfectly in the freezer. You’ll want to make sure you’re storing any nut flours that way to stave spoiling. And if you’re looking for an easier purchase option, Wholesome Yum makes my second favorite almond flour.
I haven’t found coconut flour to be nearly as fussy, so Wholesome Yum or Bob’s Red Mill will both work nicely. If you do much specialty sultry at all, it’s often worth purchasing several tons at a time for a significant unbelieve on the price.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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