Keto Thumbprint Cookies

A cookie usually enjoyed during the holidays, these Keto Thumbprint Cookies are made with almond flour and a sugar free raspberry jam and contain only 1 gram of net carbs per cookie.

Low carb thumbprint cookies also known as jam thumbprint cookies are a must during the December Christmas season. I usually make 2 batches because I like to serve some when I have family visiting but I also like to save some for "me time".

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The holiday season just makes me want to have cookies all day and every day. However, as a diabetic, it's not really a smart thing to do because most cookies contain way too much sugar.

So I've learned to make sugar free, low carb keto cookies that taste like the real thing. You might also like these Low Carb Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies or these gluten free Thumbprint Cookies.

Why you'll love these keto thumbprint cookies?

Irresistibly Delicious: These cookies are a sensory delight. The jam filling, with its burst of fruity sweetness, creates a perfect contrast to the buttery cookie base, resulting in a super scrumptious flavor combination.
Low Carb Delight: Each cookie boasts just 1g of net carbs, allowing you to savor a couple (or more) without any guilt. They're a fantastic choice for those on a keto or low-carb diet.
Diabetic-Friendly: These cookies are thoughtfully crafted with no added sugar, making them a wonderful treat for individuals with diabetes. You can indulge without worrying about blood sugar spikes.
Family-Friendly Fun: These cookies are a hit with kids! Not only do they love eating them, but they also enjoy being part of the cookie-making process. It's a delightful family activity.
Holiday Baking Must-Have: These thumbprint cookies make a splendid addition to your holiday baking repertoire. They are a charming and delicious contribution to any festive baking tray, sure to be enjoyed by all.

Main ingredients

Making this keto thumbprint cookies recipe with almond flour and coconut flour also helps to make it more stable without falling flat. Made with a low carb raspberry jam.

Almond Flour: ground blanched almonds were used for this recipe which gives it a slightly nutty flavor plus it is low carb and gluten free.
Coconut Flour: a mild and sweet flavor that is quite distinct, used to support the structure of the cookie.
Keto Raspberry Jam: a keto jam containing only naturally occurring sugars from real fruit, raspberry or sugar free strawberry jam can be used for this recipe.
Cream cheese: for that mildly sweet taste and pleasant tang
Butter: supporting the flaky and tenderness of these keto Christmas cookies
Sweetener: you can use your favorite sweetener in this recipe like erythritol, allulose and monk fruit sweeteners.

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Steps by step instructions

How to make Easy Keto Thumbprint Cookies?

STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. First mix the dry ingredients (except erythritol) in a mixing bowl which includes the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder and salt.

STEP 2: In another bowl cream together the butter, cream cheese, egg and erythritol with a hand mixer or do this by hand with a rubber spatula. Once it's mixed add the vanilla and use a rubber spatula to smooth it out. Continue to mix until it gets to a cookie dough batter consistency.

bowl with blender butter cream cheese and erythritol

STEP 3: You then want to use your hands to knead the dough until you are able to shape it into a ball. It may feel crumbly but as you knead into the dough it will come together. At this point, you want to wrap the dough ball in plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for half hour.

STEP 4: After half an hour, remove the dough from the fridge, unwrap it and place it back in the large bowl. This is where you want to work quickly as you don't want the dough to get too warm.
You may want to give it a little kneading just to get it to soften up a little. Using a cookie scoop, scoop out the dough into 1-inch balls. If the dough is crumbly push the dough into the scoop to shape the ball. (see the video at 22 minutes to see how I did this). Place the cookie dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Once all the cookie dough balls are on the baking sheet, use your thumb to imprint them into each ball. Just deep enough to make an imprint to fill it with about a ½ teaspoon of raspberry jam. Bake in the oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Edges of cookies should be a little golden.

thumbprint cookies on a baking sheet next to a bowl with cookie dough and a bowl of jam

STEP 5: Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet and then enjoy the thumbprint keto cookies.

♨️ Recipe tips and variations

These raspberry jam thumbprint cookies are made with a touch of sweetener due to the added jam on top. However, you can add more sweetener to the cookie dough itself if you prefer a sweeter cookie.

Top Tip: the sugar-free jam will discolor after baking and even more so after a couple of days. Brighten them up with a thin layer of additional jam on top before serving.

Tip: Don't forget to place the cookie dough in the fridge for half hour before making the cookies. This will help keep them cool and less likely to fall flat when baking.

Storage: keep them at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Freeze: freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.

There are several variations of this keto thumbprint cookie made with different types of jams and preserves. You can also add finely crushed nuts to the cookie dough batter. Here are a few variations.

Jam - there are plenty of sugar free jams on the market so feel free to use any berry jam as long as it's sugar free or low sugar.
Nuts - add some crushed walnuts to the cookie dough batter for a more nutty taste and texture. If you want more nutty flavor try adding a teaspoon of almond extract to the recipe.
Caramel - skip the jam and use my Low Carb Caramel recipe instead to fill the thumbprints.
Peanut Butter - use peanut butter instead of jam and make keto peanut butter thumbprint cookies.

These cookies are gluten free

💭 Frequently asked questions

Can I fill the keto jam thumbprint cookies after baking them?

I would not suggest this but it is an option if you forget to fill them before placing them in the oven. As long as you baked the with the indent.

Why did my thumbprint cookies go flat?

Cookies often spread because the fat (butter) in the cookie melts too quickly. It's important to place the dough in the fridge for half hour before shaping the cookies. You may also want to place the shaped cookies in the fridge for another half hour before baking.

Are these cookies safe for diabetics?

These cookies are made without sugar and only contain natural sugars from the jam. Each cookie contains roughly 1 gram of net carbs per cookie and therefore should be safe for diabetics and people who eat low carb and keto. However, all foods affect people differently and you should monitor your blood sugars to see how these cookies affect you.

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