Honey Almond Thumbprint Cookies | Refined Sugar-Free Holiday Treat

These Honey Almond Thumbprint Cookies combine everything we love about classic holiday baking — buttery texture, nutty aroma, and a touch of golden sweetness — but with a healthy twist.

Made from almond flour, coconut oil, and pure honey instead of refined sugar, these cookies are gluten-free, naturally sweet, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Each one is filled with a glossy drop of fruit jam or nut butter, making them as beautiful as they are wholesome.

Perfect for cookie trays, edible gifts, or cozy evenings with tea, they’re a guilt-free indulgence your whole family will adore.

🧰 Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon or hand mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking sheet + parchment paper
• Small spoon for thumbprints

🧾 Ingredients honey almond thumbprint cookies

• 2 cups almond flour
• 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
• 3 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp fruit jam (or almond butter for protein version)

👩‍🍳 Instructions honey almond thumbprint cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, salt, coconut oil, honey, and vanilla until a soft dough forms.
3. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls and place on the baking sheet.
4. Press the center of each cookie with your thumb or a spoon to make a small indent.
5. Fill each indent with 1/4 tsp jam (or nut butter).
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are light golden. Cool completely before serving.

⚡ Nutrition Facts (Per Cookie)

• Calories: 110
• Protein: 3 g
• Fat: 8 g
• Carbs: 8 g

💡 Expert Tips

• Use raspberry or apricot jam for classic holiday colors.
• Chill dough for 10 minutes if it feels too soft to roll.
• Swap half the almond flour for oat flour for a chewier texture.
• Store in an airtight container for 5 days or freeze for up to a month.

🎁 Conclusion

These Honey Almond Thumbprint Cookies prove that festive sweets can be both elegant and nourishing. They’re easy to make, beautifully golden, and full of natural flavor — the perfect treat to share (or keep!) during the holiday season. 🧡

Honey Almond Thumbprint Cookies | Refined Sugar-Free Holiday Treat

Soft, golden almond cookies sweetened with honey and topped with jam or nut butter. A refined-sugar-free twist on the classic thumbprint cookie — perfect for the holidays.

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups almond flour
• 3 tbsp coconut oil melted
• 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp fruit jam or almond butter for protein version

Equipment

• – Mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon or hand mixer
• – Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking sheet + parchment paper
• Small spoon for thumbprints

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, salt, coconut oil, honey, and vanilla until a soft dough forms.
3. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls and place on the baking sheet.
4. Press the center of each cookie with your thumb or a spoon to make a small indent.
5. Fill each indent with 1/4 tsp jam (or nut butter).
6. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are light golden. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

⚡ Nutrition Facts (Per Cookie)
• Calories: 110
• Protein: 3 g
• Fat: 8 g
• Carbs: 8 g
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💡 Expert Tips
• Use raspberry or apricot jam for classic holiday colors.
• Chill dough for 10 minutes if it feels too soft to roll.
• Swap half the almond flour for oat flour for a chewier texture.
• Store in an airtight container for 5 days or freeze for up to a month.

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