One of my favorite cookies over the years has been the sweet little cookie with a thumbprint in the middle that is filled with jam. Recently I decided to make them again, creating a vegan and gluten-free version. I was very happy with the result. This version has a tender, melt-in-your-mouth quality. The jam centers add just enough sweetness to please the palette. I hope you enjoy these tempting little delights!
Thumbprint Cookies with Jam
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tsp. rosemary, fresh snipped**
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup Spectrum shortening
1/3 cup powdered sugar***
Few drops butter extract
Few drops almond extract
1/4 cup rhubarb-raspberry jam****
Powdered sugar
Combine gluten free flour, cornstarch, rosemary, salt, shortening, powdered sugar, and extracts in a bowl and mix until creamy and smooth. Form dough into small balls (about 1 Tbsp. each) and place on baking sheet. Use your thumb to create a small indentation in the dough. Fill the indentation with your favorite fruit sweetened jam. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10 - 12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool on the pan. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy.
*I used Bob's Red Mill brand. If you want a wheat version, use all-purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour.
**Use caution with fresh rosemary, as it is very favorable. One family member compared the herb and cookie combo to 'gravy cookies'. I think a citrus marmalade would have gone better with the rosemary than the rhubarb-raspberry jam did. You can omit or replace the rosemary as desired.
***Florida Crystals makes a vegan brand of powdered sugar. It does not go through the bone char process like most powdered sugars do.
****Use any flavor of jam you'd like! I recommend using one that is sweetened with fruit juice. Not only is this kind of jam better for you, but I think it is more flavorful.
This recipe creates a very tender and delicious cookie! Enjoy!
*I used Bob's Red Mill brand. If you want a wheat version, use all-purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour.
**Use caution with fresh rosemary, as it is very favorable. One family member compared the herb and cookie combo to 'gravy cookies'. I think a citrus marmalade would have gone better with the rosemary than the rhubarb-raspberry jam did. You can omit or replace the rosemary as desired.
***Florida Crystals makes a vegan brand of powdered sugar. It does not go through the bone char process like most powdered sugars do.
****Use any flavor of jam you'd like! I recommend using one that is sweetened with fruit juice. Not only is this kind of jam better for you, but I think it is more flavorful.
This recipe creates a very tender and delicious cookie! Enjoy!
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