Clean Eating Thumbprint Cookies

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Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty!

Delectable thumbprint cookies have earned their signature spot on cookie trays everywhere. Cherished for their smooth texture and buttery consistency, these classic cookies always bring smiles to family gatherings and holiday parties.

SkinnyMs. has created a delicious cookie recipe that’ll allow you to savor the scrumptious treat without the guilt. Our clean eating recipe calls for coconut palm sugar, a natural sweetener, along with wholesome ingredients like chopped walnuts and fruit-sweetened jam.

These Clean Eating Thumbprint Cookies are fun and easy to whip up! Simply roll into little balls, indent the centers with your thumb, and fill with a teaspoon of yummy jam. Get your friends together for a baking party. Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty!

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Clean Eating Thumbprint Cookies

Serve these delightful Thumbprint Cookies at your next holiday party or gathering and everyone will be asking for the recipe.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Yield 16 people
Serving Size 2 cookies
Course Dessert
Cuisine Swedish, Universal
Author SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup pure butter optional coconut oil or a combination of butter and coconut oil
  • 1 egg large, separated
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flour (white whole-wheat was used)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 1 cup walnuts crushed
  • 2/3 cup jam fruit-sweetened (Polaner All Fruit Strawberry was used)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Add to a mixing bowl, coconut sugar, butter, and egg yolk and beat with a mixer on medium speed until combined. Add vanilla and mix to incorporate.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add flour and salt to the mixture and stir to combine. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and dip into slightly whipped egg white. Roll each ball into crushed walnuts and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Press thumb into the center of each ball and make an impression deep enough for adding jam. Add 1 teaspoon fruit spread to cookie centers. Bake cookies until golden, 8-10 minutes. Remove cookies and allow to cool before eating.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 42mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 10
Keywords Holiday, Kid-Friendly, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian

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