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    Keto Thumbprint Cookies

    by Oscar Chimenti, Last Modified: November 12, 2022 This post may contain affiliate or sponsored links. See the Disclosure Policy linked in my footer.

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    thumbprint cookies with hollies

    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 are also known as jam thumbprint cookies are a must during the 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 myself.

    thumbprint cookies on parchment paper this recipe
    Jump To:
    • Why you'll love these keto thumbprint cookies?
    • More keto cookies recipes you might enjoy
    • 🥘 Main ingredients
    • 👨🏻‍🍳 Steps by step instructions
    • ♨️ Recipe tips and variations
    • 💭 Frequently asked questions
    • 🍽 Low carb dinner recipes you might enjoy
    • Keto Thumbprint Cookies

    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.

    Why you'll love these keto thumbprint cookies?

    • Super scrumptious and the jam filling is a nice contrast to the cookie.
    • Only 1g net carbs per cookies you can enjoy a couple of them without the guilt.
    • They are diabetic friendly and are made without any added sugar.
    • Kids love them and also enjoy helping to make them.
    • It's a great addition to any holiday baking tray.

    More keto cookies recipes you might enjoy

    • Low Carb Shortbread Cookies
    • Chewy Ginger Molasses Keto Cookies
    • Keto Italian Christmas Cookies
    • Peanut Butter Chocolate Chips Cookies
    • Diabetic Friendly Double Chocolate Fudge Cookies

    🥘 Main ingredients

    Making these thumbprint cookies keto 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 its low carb and gluten free.
    • Coconut Flour: a mild and sweet flavor that is quite distinct, used to support the structure of the cookie.
    • Raspberry Jam: a keto-friendly jam containing only naturally occurring sugars from real fruit
    • Cream cheese: for that mildly sweet taste and pleasant tang
    • Butter: supporting the flaky and tenderness of these keto Christmas cookies
    • Erythritol: this is my favorite sweetener as I find it is the closest sweetener to sugar and as a type 2 diabetic it does not seem to spike my blood sugars.

    👨🏻‍🍳 Steps by step instructions

    How to make 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.

    bowl with almond flour and a whisk

    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.

    dough ball shaped into a large ball
    • STEP 4: After half 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.

    thumbprint cookies on parchment paper

    ♨️ 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.
    • Caramel - skip the jam and use my Low Carb Caramel recipe instead to fill the thumbprints.

    These cookies are gluten free

    💭 Frequently asked questions

    Can I fill the 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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    thumbprint cookies with hollies
    thumbprint cookies on parchment paper

    Keto Thumbprint Cookies

    Oscar
    Just like the traditional thumbprint cookies but without all the sugar and carbs. Made with almond flour and sugar free raspberry jam. Nobody will know they are keto.
    5 from 63 votes
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    Prep Time : 10 mins
    Cook Time : 10 mins
    Fridge time before baking : 30 mins
    Total Time : 50 mins
    Course : Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine : American
    Diet : Diabetic, Gluten Free
    Servings : 21 cookies
    Calories : 54

    Equipment

    • Baking Sheet
    • Parchment Paper
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Hand Mixer

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup coconut flour
    • 1 ¾ cup almond flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup softened butter
    • 2 tablespoon cream cheese
    • ⅓ cup sweetener
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup sugar free raspberry jam
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • Mix the dry ingredients (except erythritol) in a mixing bowl with a whisk until well combined.
    • In another large bowl cream together the butter, cream cheese and erythritol with a hand mixer and then add the egg and vanilla. Continue to mix until well combined and fluffy, about 1 minutes.
    • Using your hands knead the dough until you are able to shape it into a ball. Wrap the dough ball in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for a half hour.
    • After the half hour, remove the dough from the fridge, unwrap it and place it back in the large bowl. Using a cookie scoop, scoop out the dough into 1 inch balls onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
    • Use your thumb to imprint into each ball and fill with jam.
    • Bake in the oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Edges of cookies should be a little golden.
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.

    Notes

    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 a half hour before making the cookies. This will help keep them cool and less likely to fall flat when baking.

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    Nutritional Information

    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g
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    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
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    1. nancy

      December 09, 2021 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      really enjoyed these low calorie treats!! i don't feel so guilty!

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        December 09, 2021 at 5:53 pm

        Thanks most my recipes are low carb and higher in calories...lol

        Reply
    2. Nora

      December 09, 2021 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      Oh, I love those thumbprint cookies! With these I will certainly make my mother-in-law happy!

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        December 09, 2021 at 5:53 pm

        yay! to making mother in laws happy...lol

        Reply
    3. Amanda Scarlati

      December 09, 2021 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      These are one of my favorite holiday cookies and I can't even believe they are keto...so good!

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        December 09, 2021 at 5:54 pm

        Enjoy Amanda 🙂

        Reply
    4. Natalie

      December 09, 2021 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      These cookies sound delicious. I will bake them for my keto husband. But I will have one or two for sure. Yum!

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        December 09, 2021 at 5:54 pm

        Thanks Natalie.

        Reply
    5. Kayla DiMaggio

      December 08, 2021 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      Loving these thumbprint cookies! I love that they are made with coconut and almond flour! The slight nuttiness was delicious!

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        December 09, 2021 at 5:54 pm

        I agree, I love the almond and coconut combo.

        Reply

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