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    Home » Desserts » Keto Thumbprint Cookies

    Keto Thumbprint Cookies

    Published: October 18, 2019 . by Chichi Uguru . This post may contain affiliate links. A link to the full affiliate disclosure can be found at the footer of this page.

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    Keto Thumbprint Cookies are one of my favorite cookies to make. They are Christmas cookies you need to make all year round.

    These Keto Thumbprint Cookies are easy to make, Gluten Free, Sugar free, Low carb and Grain Free but still delicious.

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    1 Keto Thumbprint Cookies
    2 What are Thumbprint Cookies?
    3 Keto Low carb Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies ingredients
    4 How to make Keto Thumbprint Cookies
    5 How to store Keto Thumbprint Cookies
    6 How many carbs in Keto Jam Thumbprint Cookies
    7 ★ Did you make this recipe? Awesome! Please rate it by clicking the stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ below!
    8 Keto Thumbprint Cookies
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    Keto Thumbprint cookies in a red christmas themed plate with candy canes and a lumberjack ribbon at the background

    Keto Thumbprint Cookies

    Thumbprint print cookies are said to have originated from Sweden where they are called Hallongrotta meaning raspberry cave.

    This is because of the jam filled indentation on Thumbprint Cookies. If you love the traditional Thumbprint Cookies or have missed it since you started the keto / lowcarb diet, here is some good news, you are about to make the best keto Thumbprint cookie ever.

    What are Thumbprint Cookies?

    Thumbprint Cookies are what Americans call these Hallongrotta cookies. The cookie dough is usually made from traditional shortbread cookie dough which doesn't fit into the keto diet.

    Luckily we have my perfect keto shortbread dough to rely on. Have you tried my Keto Shortbread Fingers yet?

    Make sure to bookmark that recipe it's a keeper and would certainly impress you and your family and friends (Keto or not) during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    close shot of keto thumbprint cookies in a christmas themed plate

    Keto Low carb Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies ingredients

    Basically we need a great keto shortbread dough and some homemade keto Jam. If you would rather not make your own keto jam, this sugar free jam would be a great option.

    For the dough, you would need

    1. Erythritol

    Powdered Erythritol if you have the granular erythritol, Follow the steps in this post to make powdered erythritol at home.

    2. Blanched Almond flour

    Super fine blanched Almond flour these are the ones I use Wellbees, Anthony's or Kirkland ( This you can buy from Costco wholesale if you are member )

    3. Vanilla extract

    Vanilla extract Compliments this recipe please don't skip.

    4. Xanthan gum

    Gluten Free flours like almond flour and coconut flour obviously lack gluten Xanthan gum helps to fill that gap. I would recommend you buy it since it's used to improve the texture of keto baked good and a little goes a long way. I have had my bag for over a year with a lot of uses left.

    The Filling

    Homemade Keto jam or buy this sugar free jam online

    How to make Keto Thumbprint Cookies

    First make the dough see pictorial Guide below

    Then mould the dough into small balls, make an indentation then fill with jam. Chill, Bake and enjoy. See Pictorial Guide below.

    How to store Keto Thumbprint Cookies

    Store them in a cookie jar or airtight container for up to 5 days. Even a ziplock back would work just fine ( Trust me, they don't last that long mine finishes on day one ) except on days I make double batches.

    You may find these tools handy for this recipe if you don't already have them

    • Cookie sheet
    • Parchment paper or Silicon baking mat
    • Hand mixer or a Stand mixer
    • Kitchen timer

    How many carbs in Keto Jam Thumbprint Cookies

    This Keto Thumbprint Cookies recipe makes 22 cookies with each cookie weighing about 20g/ 0.7oz. A serving of 3 cookies has just 1.9g.

    Which Christmas cookie would you love to convert to Keto next. Leave me a comment and I would try my best to make it happen.

    I hope you found this post helpful. If you did, kindly share with family and friends and in your favorite Facebook group. Remember to share the link to this page. Please do not copy and paste the whole recipe. Thank you.

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    Nutrition per Serving: (makes 7 Servings)

    Calories: 153g | Total Fat: 14.9g | Carbs: 3.8g | Fibre: 1.9g | Protein: 0.8g | Net Carbs: 1.9g

     

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    Keto Thumbprint Cookies

    Keto Thumbprint Cookies are one of my favorite cookies to make. They are Christmas cookies you need to make all year round.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Optional refrigeration time 30 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American, scottish
    Servings 7
    Calories 151 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For dough

    • 6 Tablespoons Butter softened
    • ½ cup powdered Erythritol
    • 1 egg
    • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla extract
    • 2 ½ cups Blanched almond flour
    • ½ teaspoon Xanthan gum

    For filling

    • 2-3 tablespoon keto jam

    Instructions
     

    • Mix Almond flour and Xanthan gum and set aside
    • With a hand mixer or food processor mix butter and sweetener till light and fluffy
    • Mix in eggs and vanilla extract till combined
    • Add the almond flour / Xanthan gum mix into the wet ingredients and mix to combine
    • The dough would be crumbly don't worry about.
    • Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicon mat
    • Scoop out dough by Tablespoonfuls onto your baking sheet till dough is out
    • Roll each dough between you palms to make a smooth ball
    • Make an indentation with your thumb then fill with jam
    • Pop cookie dough into the refrigerator for 30 mins (optional but recommended step)
    • About 5 mins before getting the dough out of the refrigerator, preheat oven to 350*F
    • Bake Cookies for 20 mins turn off oven and let cookies sit on cookie sheet for about 8 mins then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely.

    Notes

    1. If you are in a pinch you can bake the cookies immediately without refrigerating the dough I just like refrigerating because it gives time for the flavors to blend in.
    2. If you are not refrigerating the dough preheat oven while moulding the dough
    3. When the cookies gets out of the oven, they will still be soft don't worry they harden as they cool.
    4. Store bought Jam gives a more glossy finish than homemade jam.
    5. I highly recommend erythritol based sweeteners for making cookies. Xylitol tends to keep cookies softer.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 151kcal
    Keyword keto Shortbread, thumbprint cookies
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Beth

      October 22, 2019 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      I loved going to my grandparents home and a version of these cookies would be waiting! It was such a treat and I have great memories of these delicious cookies!

      Reply
      • Chichi Uguru

        October 22, 2019 at 8:35 pm

        Hi Beth,

        Great memories. I love them and these cookies definitely take me down memory lane. Thanks.

        - Chichi

        Reply
    2. Katie

      October 22, 2019 at 8:26 pm

      5 stars
      Keto is hard enough as it is, but these cookies make it so much easier! We love them as a treat around here.

      Reply
      • Chichi Uguru

        October 22, 2019 at 8:34 pm

        Oh yes Katie. I couldn’t agree more 😊thanks
        - Chichi

        Reply
    3. Sara Welch

      October 23, 2019 at 12:29 am

      5 stars
      Always a family favorite during the holidays! These look spectacular; I will definitely be giving your recipe a try!

      Reply
    4. Heidy

      October 23, 2019 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      These cookies look amazing! Totally loving that they are Keto friendly too!

      Reply
    5. Ocnjgirl

      June 06, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      Are these soft or hard cookies? I am looking for a recipe that my mother will like too and she doesn’t have many teeth left and can’t eat hard crunchy cookies.

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      • Chichi Uguru

        June 06, 2020 at 7:30 pm

        Hi Ocnjgirl,

        These cookies are shortbread cookies. They are not soft but are kind of melt in your mouth. If your mom can have shortbread cookies, then these should be fine. Hope she enjoys it. Sending kind thoughts your way. Stay safe!
        - Chichi

        Reply
    6. Rene

      December 19, 2021 at 4:19 pm

      5 stars
      I have made these 3x and no one knows they are Keto, unless I tell them! Perfect holiday cookie.

      Reply
      • Chichi Uguru

        December 19, 2021 at 4:25 pm

        Hi Rene,

        Amazing! Happy you like it. Thank you for letting me know! Merry Christmas!

        Reply

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