Gluten-Free Apple Butter Thumbprint Cookies You’ll Love!
Delicious and soft gluten-free thumbprint cookies filled with apple butter, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup apple butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball using your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with apple butter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to substitute apple butter with other fruit preserves if desired.
- For a sweeter cookie, add a bit more sugar to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg