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Vegan Thumbprint Cookies

These Vegan Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat! Tender, crumbly, and filled with sweet jam, they’re perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 1 cup White rice flour gluten-free
  • ½ cup Buckwheat flour adds nutty flavor
  • ½ cup Cornstarch or tapioca starch for texture
  • ½ cup Cane sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 5 oz Dairy-free butter or coconut oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp Salt balances sweetness
  • 1 Tbsp Water optional for moisture
For the Filling:
  • Blueberry jam for filling
  • Apricot jam for filling
  • Chocolate for drizzling
  • Lemon curd for drizzling
  • Icing optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or fork
  • Cookie scoop or spoon
  • Thumbprint tool

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the white rice flour, buckwheat flour, cornstarch, cane sugar, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, beat the dairy-free butter until creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed butter, mixing until a dough forms. Add water if the dough is too crumbly.
  5. Step 5: Portion the dough into balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the baking sheet.
  6. Step 6: Press down in the center of each ball to create a well for the filling.
  7. Step 7: Fill each well with a small amount of jam.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
  9. Step 9: Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Drizzle with chocolate or lemon curd if desired.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Freeze for up to three months, separating layers with parchment paper.
  • Experiment with different fillings like nut butters or fruit preserves.