Staci Troilo’s Fifth Annual Cookie Exchange #authorbaking #cookies #christmasbaking #writingcommunity

Hi! Welcome to Staci Troilo’s Fifth Annual Cookie Exchange! I’m thrilled to participate again. This year, I will be doing a gluten-free Thumb Cookie.

Here’s the site I found the recipe at: LINK

Gluten-Free Almond Thumb Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely ground almond flour, packed (I used Trader Joe’s blanched finely ground almond flour)
  • 3 Tablespoons ghee, softened butter, or vegan butter (Earth Balance suggested for vegan, I’m using butter)
  • 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 Tablespoons jam, homemade or store-bought ( I used mango jam, I thought it was peach. I didn’t have my glasses on, but it’s a good choice too!)

Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Line a baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use an un-greased baking stone. (I used Parchment paper.)
    • Mix dough: Mix almond flour, softened butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a small bowl until a cohesive dough forms. It will seem a little dry at first, but just keep mixing. (I mixed by hand.)
  • Scoop and roll dough: Use a tablespoon to measure out dough and roll each into a ball. Place the ball of dough on your prepared baking sheet and use your thumb or finger to create a thumbprint in the middle of each cookie. Add 1/2-1 teaspoon of jam to the indentation. (I used the whole teaspoon. It was fun making the thumbprint.)

  • Bake cookies: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, until they start to turn golden brown on the bottom. (I have to cook mine longer because I live over 3500 feet in elevation.)
  • Cool and enjoy: Remove the cookies from the oven and cool them on the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer them to a rack to cool completely before serving. (I only got eleven cookies instead of the twelve. I think I was more generous in my tablespoon scoop.)
  • To store: Store cookies in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 1 week or in an airtight container in the freezer (layered with parchment paper) for up to 3 months.

This got two huge thumbs up from my daughter and husband, who can’t eat gluten due to Celiac, but I have a feeling this will be a hit with the whole family! I will be doubling this next time.

Don’t miss out on all the other yummy cookie recipes! Here’s the link: Cookie Exchange

39 thoughts on “Staci Troilo’s Fifth Annual Cookie Exchange #authorbaking #cookies #christmasbaking #writingcommunity”

    1. My husband went on and on about how much he liked them, Darlene. They were so easy to make too and a nice treat for our gluten free people.

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  7. Gee, I wish I lived somewhere with mango jam. I’ve never seen it in the store, but I know I’d love it. (You made me laugh that you couldn’t see the labels without your glasses.) We have several gluten-sensitive people in the family. I can easily see these being a hit.

    Thanks so much for sharing them, Denise!

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    1. We have a store that sells discounted stuff and lots of organic food that’s hit and miss what you get there and this is one of those things, Staci. Most in our area start there for organic before going to the expensive coop. I’m bad about putting on my glasses and I can’t read a thing without them…lol so I ended with with mango instead of peach which worked out well! It was well received by my gluten free crowd. I will be making more soon. Thanks for doing this Cookie Exchange, it challenges me to try new things. Xo

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    1. They were fun to make, Jan 🙂 I think the younger grands would like doing them too. Very easy and a nice option fir my gluten free crowd.

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    1. Thank you, Robbie 🙂 Yes, always great to have them for people who need them. I do it daily because of hubby so it normal to me now.

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  16. I’ve never tried making thumbprint cookies, but I’ve tried them at parties and loved them. I’ll have to look around here for mango jam/jelly. My oldest son would devour every one of them.

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    1. I’m glad I accidently got the mango, everyone loved it. I’ve never tried making thumbprint cookies before either, it was easier than I thought.

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  17. Thanks for sharing a gluten-free recipe, Denise. I like cookies, but am always in the market for something healthy… healthier. This sounds like a great option. I’m glad you joined in Staci’s cookie exchange! Merry Christmas.

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    1. Thanks, Diana 🙂 Im always searching for the same, and you can use fruit spread and cut bsck on sugar more. Plus, they were yummy. I’m going to make another batch this week. Merry Christmas!

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      2. I love baking in rainy days, Diana. I hope that rain dips a little more south like they say. I’m ready for it.

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