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chestnut flour thumbprint cookies
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The best Chestnut Flour Thumbprint Cookies

Are there any truly delicious gluten-free desserts out there? Can chestnut flour thumbprint cookies really rival traditional cookies? These delicate, naturally gluten-free cookies offer a unique, subtly sweet, and nutty flavor profile, bursting with the sweet surprise of jam. Perfect for any occasion, these “Old fashioned chestnut flour thumbprint cookies” are considered “Best chestnut flour thumbprint cookies” for a reason.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: European
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chestnut flour
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup fruit jam or preserves such as raspberry, apricot, or fig

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small spoon or cookie scoop

Method
 

Preparing the Chestnut Flour Cookie Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chestnut flour and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Shaping and Baking the Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Scoop out rounded tablespoons of cookie dough and roll into balls. Aim for uniformly sized balls to ensure even baking.
  3. Arrange the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
  4. Using your thumb or the back of a teaspoon, make a well in the center of each cookie.
  5. Fill each well with about a teaspoon of your favorite jam.
Achieving Golden Perfection
  1. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown and the jam is slightly bubbly.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill dough for less crumbly cookies. Don’t overfill thumbprints. Look for golden edges.