Easy Gluten-free Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

Healthy Gluten-free Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies made with NO flour. Crushed up pecans and cacao nibs make up the base for these chocolate cookies They are then filled with a lightly sweetened raspberry chia seed jam. The perfect treat for when you want something that isn’t overly sweet.

Gluten-free Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies that may not be so traditional, but I guarantee they will become a new favorite cookie.

These chocolate thumbprint cookies are made with ZERO flour because the batter is made from crushed pecans and cacao nibs. Doesn’t sound like it should work but the chocolate cookie base is out of this WORLD.

The gluten-free thumbprint cookies that are then filled with a raspberry chia jam that is slightly sweetened with maple. It is the perfect not so overly sweet treat to share with friends or just keep to yourself. I won’t judge.

Let’s get baking!

Ingredients & What you need to make Gluten-free Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

Pecans: Make up the base of these cookies and their sweet nutty flavor give this chocolate thumbprint cookie so much flavor.

Cacao Nibs: When ground up with the pecans give this thumbprint cookie its chocolate flavor and a slight crunch. Cacao nibs are a surprising addition to these cookies but the flavor and texture it adds is out of this world.

Chia Seeds: Act as a binder in the chocolate thumbprint cookie batter. I wanted to keep this a vegan recipe and chia helps give it structure.

Maple Syrup: Is used in the chocolate cookie dough and in the raspberry jam. It adds just enough sweetness and flavor to these thumbprint cookies without making them overly sweet and it keeps these cookies free of refined sugars.

Frozen Raspberries: Are used to make the jam for these thumbprint cookies. I chose to make my own jam so that I could reduce the amount of sugar that goes into these chocolate thumbprint cookies. Also, making your own is just tastier.

How to Make Flourless Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

1. Start by preheating the oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Heat a small saucepan to medium heat and add the frozen raspberry, vanilla and chia seeds and cook until mixture resembles jam and slightly thickened. Approximately 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
3. Add the pecans, cacao nibs, chia seeds, baking soda and salt to a food processor and pulse for 10-15 seconds or until everything is coarsely chopped. Add the maple and pulse until the dough starts to form into a ball. The dough will be a little sticky. Try not to pulse too long so the pecans don’t release too many oils.
4. Scoop out a tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball and place on the baking sheet. Use your thumb to make an imprint in the middle of the cookie. If the dough starts to break you can use your hands to mold it back together. Repeat with the remaining dough.
5. Cook for 5 minutes and remove from the oven. You may need to use your thumb to make an imprint again after it rises too much in the oven.
6. Scoop about 1-2 teaspoons of raspberry filling in the middle of the cookie. Repeat until all cookies are filled.
7. Bake for another 8-10 minutes and then remove from oven and let cool before serving.
8. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

How to Keep Thumbprint Cookies from Cracking

Since the chocolate thumbprint batter is made from nuts and cacao nibs it can easily crack while pressing the batter. If this happens you can use your hands to mold and pinch it back together.

FAQS and Tip for Making Gluten-free Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Where do I buy cacao nibs?

Cacao nibs are sold at most local supermarkets now, but you can also buy them on amazon. I usually get THESE.

Are there other filling options for the chocolate thumbprint cookies?

Yes! I have an AMAZING variation that uses a chocolate tahini filling. Also feel free to get creative and come up with your own filling. You can grab the recipe HERE.

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