Description
These Almond-Orange Thumbprint Cookies are simple, healthy treats made with almond and coconut flour, sweetened with maple syrup and filled with low-sugar jam.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 orange
- Jam or fruit preserves for filling
- 1–2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon plant-based protein powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or cardamom (optional)
- Citrus glaze (optional)
- Seeds (hemp, sesame, sunflower) for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, and salt until evenly combined.
- Pour in maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Fold the mixture until it comes together, then add orange zest.
- If the dough feels too wet, sprinkle in more almond flour; if too crumbly, add a bit of melted coconut oil or maple syrup.
- Roll the dough into uniform balls (about 1 to 1.25 tablespoons each) and space them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Press a small well into the center of each dough ball with your thumb.
- Fill each well with a small amount of jam, about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. These cookies freeze well; thaw at room temperature when ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cookies, almond, orange, gluten-free, healthy dessert