I must say that these Sugar Free Thumbprint Cookies are easier to make than I would have thought.
They are certainly a popular cookie to eat especially during the holiday season.
Sugar Free Thumbprint Cookies
This delicious cookie recipe works especially well when you use my Sugar Free Strawberry Jam with it.
You could however, simply buy a sugar free jam or sugar free jelly online as well.
Serving a thumbprint cookie with no filling is quite acceptable to do.
However, adding a ‘splat’ of jelly or jam to the center of this cookie is pretty much the standard for this cookie.
Another option for this cookie is to add a sugar free chocolate chip or two instead of the jam or jelly. There are so many yummy options! 🙂
Thumbprint cookies are that quintessential holiday or Christmas cookie that originated in Sweden.
In Sweden this cookie is known as a “Hallongrotta”. This cookie is most often filled with raspberry jam in Sweden.
In other parts of the world, such as where I live, the Thumbprint (or “Hallongrotta”) cookie has evolved a bit.
While the cookie portion of this recipe remains pretty simply, it is what is placed inside of the ‘thumbprint’ location that can vary. By the way, in case you have not figured it out yet, it is called ‘thumbprint’ because, you guessed it, the center dip area where we place the jam etc is made by using a thumbprint and filling it.
This cookie is an easy cookie to make when compared to other cookies.
The taste of the thumbprint cookie itself is really more focused on the ingredients that are in it and how those ingredients complement the jam, or whatever, is in the center.
The simplicity of this cookie has a lot to do with the ingredients that go into it.
While the ingredients that are listed may seem basic for a cookie recipe, it is still important that they are fresh ingredients. Using expired ingredients, such as expired baking powder for example, can have an effect on the success of your cookie as a whole.
Here are some tips to help you make a great looking and tasting sugar free cookie.
I already mentioned that it is important to use fresh ingredients to make this cookie. Also, using real butter instead of margarine for example, will also affect the look, texture, and taste of this cookie.
Here are a few more helpful cookie baking hints for you.
- Refrigerating the dough before you roll the cookies into balls will make it easier to roll them.
- Some folks will roll the balls in an egg wash and then in chopped nuts, granulated sugar alternative, or coconut flakes before indenting them. Doing this will add another taste and texture to your cookie.
- While you could use your thumb to dent the center of the cookie, using a wine cork instead can give your cookies a more uniform look.
I always like to give folks options when it comes to recipes such as this one.
Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour. Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour.
Make this ‘keto friendly’ by using a keto friendly flour. Please check the packaging to assure whether or not you will need a binder such as an additional egg.
Here are some similar recipes that you may also like.
- The Best Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies.
- Also, Sugar Free Ginger Snap Cookies.
- Sugar Free Soft Pumpkin Cookies.
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Sugar Free Thumbprint Cookies
The recipe for Sugar Free Thumbprint Cookies
As mentioned, this delicious cookie recipe works especially well when you use my Sugar Free Strawberry Jam with it.
You could however, simply buy a sugar free jam or sugar free jelly online as well.
Also, make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour.
Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour.
Make this ‘keto friendly’ by using a keto friendly flour. Please check the packaging to assure whether or not you will need a binder such as an additional egg.
Here are the ingredients that you will need to make this Sugar Free Thumbprint Cookie recipe.
- All Purpose Flour– 1 3/4 cups.
To make this low carb, use a low carb all purpose flour.
Also, to make this keto use a keto all purpose flour.
Lastly, to make this recipe gluten free, use an all purpose gluten free flour.
Also, if you are using Almond flour, please add an additional egg to the batter to aid in the binding process. I suggest anyone using any of the all purpose flour alternatives check the packaging to see if an additional egg or other binder for gluten free baking is needed as well. - Ground Cinnamon– 1/2 teaspoon.
- Baking Powder– 3/4 teaspoon.
- Butter- 13 tablespoons. That is one stick plus 5 tablespoons. Have your butter softened to room temperature.
- Sugar Alternative– 1/2 cup equivalent to sugar. Please use a granular sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar.
- Egg- 1 whisked.
- Vanilla Extract-1 teaspoon.
- Sugar Free Jam – 1/3 cup. You can use my recipe for use my Sugar Free Strawberry Jam.
How to make Sugar Free Thumbprint Cookies
- Preheat your oven to 325. Prep your cookie sheets with Parchment Paper . I mentioned above that refrigerating your dough can help make the rolling process easier for you which means that you can preheat your oven when you are ready to make these cookies.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, and the baking powder.
- Next, in a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter with the sugar alternative. You want this to become fluffy which can take 3-5 minuted to do. Keep in mind that it will not look 100% like it would if you were using real sugar.
- When your sugar alternative and butter have been beaten until fluffy, add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the mixing bowl. Do this by adding half of the dry ingredients at a time, stirring between additions.
Then mix in the egg and vanilla. - Use a scoop (such as one of these scoops) to scoop up your dough. Use your hands to roll the dough into shape if needed. Place the cookie on to your prepped cookie sheets, allowing a couple of inches between each cookie. Then bake the cookies for five minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven and use your thumb (or wine cork or similar shaped object) to make the indent in the center of each cookie. Use a teaspoon to place jam into the center of the cookie, Place the cookie sheets back into the oven and continue to bake for another 8-10 minutes or until they begin to turn golden around the edges.
The Recipe Card for Sugar Free Thumbprint Cookies
This easy and delicious recipe for Sugar Free Thumbprint Cookies can also be made keto friendly or gluten free.
- 1 ¾ cups All Purpose Flour -see post for alternatives
- ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 13 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 cup Splenda
- 1 Egg -Whisked
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ⅓ cup Sugar Free Strawberry Jam
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Preheat your oven to 325. Prep your cookie sheets with Parchment Paper .
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In a medium mixing bowl , whisk together the flour, cinnamon, and the baking powder.
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Next, in a large mixing bowl , beat together the softened butter with the sugar alternative. You want this to become fluffy which can take 3-5 minuted to do. Keep in mind that it will not look 100% like it would if you were using real sugar.
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When your sugar alternative and butter have been beaten until fluffy, add the dry ingredients from the first bowl to the mixing bowl. Do this by adding half of the dry ingredients at a time, stirring between additions.
Then mix in the egg and vanilla
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Use a scoop to scoop up your dough. Then you can use your hands to roll the dough into shape if needed. Place the cookie on to your prepped cookie sheets, allowing a couple of inches between each cookie. Then bake the cookies for five minutes. Remove the cookies from the oven and use your thumb (or wine cork or similar shaped object) to make the indent in the center of each cookie. Use a teaspoon to place jam into the center of the cookie, Place the cookie sheets back into the oven and continue to bake for another 8-10 minutes or until they begin to turn golden around the edges.
As mentioned, this delicious cookie recipe works especially well when you use my Sugar Free Strawberry Jam with it.
You could however, simply buy a sugar free jam or sugar free jelly online as well.
Also, make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free flour instead of regular flour.
Or, you can make this recipe low carb by using low carb Carbalose flour.
Make this 'keto friendly' by using a keto friendly flour. Please check the packaging to assure whether or not you will need a binder such as an additional egg.
*Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used.
- see post for alternatives
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
This easy and delicious recipe for Sugar Free Thumbprint Cookies can also be made keto friendly or gluten free.
Please see recipe post for further details on this recipe.
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