I love a good cookie, and these gluten free almond thumbprint cookies are no excuse!

A healthier take on the traditional thumbprint cookie, this version is made with nutrient-dense ingredients like almond flour and coconut oil.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup 100% pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp. ground flax seeds
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
• 2 tsp aluminium-free baking powder
• 10 tsp. sugar-free jam

DIRECTIONS

• STEP 1Preheat the oven to 350F.
• STEP 2In a mixing bowl, add the almond flour, ground flax, cinnamon, salt and baking powder and mix well.
• STEP 3Heat the coconut oil in a small pot until soft, not fully liquid. Add the maple syrup and vanilla and then combine with the dry ingredients.
• STEP 4Once fully mixed, place the mixture in the fridge for about 10 minutes to firm up.
• STEP 5Remove from the fridge, roll into 3 tbsp-sized balls, place evenly on a non-stick cookie sheet and flaten with the base of your thumb. Add 1 tsp. of jam to the centre of each cookie.
• STEP 6Bake for about 20 minutes, or until just golden. Remove from the oven to let them cool. Enjoy!