What are thumbprint cookies?

The base of this cookie is made from a mixture of almond flour, coconut oil and maple syrup which compliments the caramel filling perfectly! 

These cookies have a creamy almond butter caramel filling which gives the middle a mild, nutty flavor boost.

Lastly, these cookies are topped off with a chocolate drizzle which is made by melting chocolate and refined coconut oil in the microwave.

Ingredients needed for this thumbprint cookie recipe

You will need the below ingredients to makes these easy thumbprint cookies!

• Almond flour is the main flour used in these cookies. I love using this kind from amazon because it is very finely ground which results in nicely textured baked goods.

• Refined coconut oil is adding moisture to this recipe. I like using refined coconut oil because it is neutral in taste.

• Adding maple syrup gives these cookies an all natural sweetness.

• A pinch of salt helps enhance the flavor!

• Almond butter is going to add creaminess to the caramel filling. You can use any creamy nut butter of choice.

• Lastly, chocolate chips are going to be used for the chocolate drizzle.

Why you’ll love this thumbprint cookie recipe

These almond flour cookies are gluten free, dairy free, vegan and paleo friendly.

They are made from wholesome ingredients like almond flour and almond butter.

Almond flour cookies are so easy to make and only require 6 ingredients.

These cookies are refined sugar free as they are sweetened with pure maple syrup.

How to make these almond flour cookies

Follow the below steps to make this thumbprint cookie recipe!

• Firstly, you’ll want to make your cookie dough. All you need to do is combine the ingredients in a medium bowl until it forms into a ball. Then, place it in the fridge while you make your filling.

• Make your caramel filling. Combine all filling ingredients in a medium bowl. Using a hand mixer, cream until smooth.

• Roll cookie dough in 12 balls. Using a spoon and the palm of your hands, roll the dough into 12 balls and line them up evenly on a baking sheet.

• Use a 1/2 teaspoon to make an indentation for the filling. Press an indentation into each cookie ball and scoop the filling into the 12 indentations.

• Bake and drizzle! Bake cookies in the oven for 15 minutes. Once they cool, drizzle with melted chocolate and enjoy!

How to store these cookies

If not enjoyed immediately, let the cookies cool and store them in an airtight container in the fridge.

I like enjoying these cookies straight from the fridge because the chocolate drizzle is hardened.

You can also store these cookies in the freezer! Make sure they are stored in a freezer friendly container or bag. Simply let the cookies thaw at room temperature and then enjoy!

Other cookie recipes by Braes Bites

If you love these thumbprint cookies, make sure to try some of my other favorite cookie recipes below.

Cassava Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Almond Flour Cookie Bars

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Almond Butter

Healthy Butter Pecan Cookies

Chewy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Disclaimer: Peter said that these are his favorite cookies to date! And he’s a tough critic, lol. I hope you love these cookies as much as we do! Please let me know how you like them.

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Thumbprint Cookie Recipe (Paleo, Gluten Free)

This thumbprint cookie recipe is the best recipe to make for the holidays, or even all year around! They only require 6 ingredients and a few simple steps. These cookies have an almond flour cookie base, a creamy almond butter caramel middle, and a chocolate drizzle to top things off.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Almond Flour Cookies, bakery style paleo cookies, thumbprint cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 231kcal

Ingredients

cookie dough

• 2 cups almond flour
• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ½ tsp salt

caramel filling

• 2 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

chocolate drizzle

• ¼ cup chocolate chips
• 1 tsp coconut oil

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• First, you'll want to make the cookie dough. Combine all the dough ingredients and set your bowl in the fridge while you make the filling.
• Combine all the filling ingredients in a small bowl and cream until smooth using a hand held mixer.
• Remove your dough from the fridge and roll the dough into 12 balls. Using a 1/4 teaspoon press an indentation into each cookie ball for the filling. Scoop the filling into the 12 indentations.
• Place your cookie sheet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, you can make your chocolate drizzle by melting the chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave. Microwave in 15 second increments, stirring each time until fully melted.
• Once the cookies have fully cooled, drizzle with melted chocolate and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg

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Ingredients needed for healthy butter pecan cookies

• Blanched almond flour
• Oat flour
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Egg
• Coconut sugar
• Butter
• Vanilla
• Apple cider vinegar

How to make the best healthy butter pecan cookies

First, you want to make your browned butter so it has time to cool. Bring the butter to a boil in a small saucepan and keep a close eye on it for browning. You will notice it will start to smell sweet and nutty and you’ll see brown particles on the bottom on the pan. Once browned, add the butter to a large mixing bowl to cool. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes.

Second, you’ll want to make the candied pecans. You can reuse the same saucepan. Add the pecans, butter and sugar over low heat. Stir mixture until the butter has melted and the pecans are coated with the butter and sugar. Turn off the heat and set aside.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Now, combine the dry ingredients in a medium bowl: almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix and set aside.

And then add the wet ingredients into the large bowl with the cooled browned butter: egg, coconut sugar, vanilla and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until fully combined.

Pour the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix until almost fully combined.

Then add in the candied pecans. Mix a few times until fully incorporated.

Finally, scoop the cookie batter onto the baking sheets. This recipe makes 18 cookies. Bake at 350 for 9-10 minutes. Let the cookies cool slightly before enjoying!

Why these healthier browned butter cookies are the best

There are SO many reasons why I love these cookies. They are easy to make, require minimal wholesome ingredients and they are a total crowd pleaser, just to name a few.

Because this cookies don’t require any chill time, they can be made in under 20 minutes. They do require a few steps like browning the butter and candying the pecans but thats it!

These cookies are made from a mixture of oat flour and almond flour. I love baking with these flours as they are wholesome and each only made with one ingredient.

I love using almond flour in baked goods. It is only made with one ingredient: ground almonds! Which makes it a healthy alternative from traditional flour. It is lower in carb and higher in fat content than traditional flour but it also has many other nutrients like vitamin E and magnesium! 

I love baking with oat flour. Finely ground oat flour makes perfectly chewy and fluffy baked goods. And it only has one ingredient: ground oats! 

Lastly, these cookies are a total crowd pleaser. We almost ate the whole batch before sharing them with our friends lol! This recipe makes 18 cookies.

Other cookie recipes you’ll love

If you loved these healthy butter pecan cookies with browned butter, certainly try these other cookie recipes below.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Almond Butter Cookies

Double Chocolate Coconut Oil Sea Salt Cookies

Chewy Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwiches

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Healthy Brown Butter Pecan Cookies

Healthy butter pecan cookies with a nutty browned butter flavor and crunchy candied pecans. These cookies are irresistible!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword browned butter cookies, butter pecan cookies, oat flour cookie recipe, pecan cookies

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 18

Calories 142kcal

Ingredients

Cookie Batter

• 1 ¼ cup blanched almond flour
• 1 cup oat flour finely ground
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 egg large
• ⅔ cup coconut sugar
• 5 tbsp butter browned
• 1 tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp apple cider vinegar

Candied Pecans

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar

Instructions

• First, make your browned butter. In a small sauce pan add the butter over medium to low heat. Stirring constantly. Bring the butter to a bowl and keep a close eye on it for browning. You will notice it will start to smell sweet and nutty. Once browned add it to a large mixing bowl to cool.
• In the same sauce pan, candy the pecans. Add the pecans, butter and coconut sugar over medium to low heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fully coated and the butter is melted. Set aside to cool.
• Now, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, add the almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix and set aside.
• Once the browned butter has cooled for about 10 minutes. Add in the egg, coconut sugar, vanilla and apple cider vinegar. Whisk until combined.
• Now fold in the dry flour ingredients into the wet ingredients. Then fold in the candied pecans.
• Scoop 18 cookies onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 9-10 minutes.
• Let the cookies cool slightly before enjoying!

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg

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