Raspberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are a zesty and flavorful summer small-bite dessert. Gluten-free.
Happy Birthday to The Recipe ReDux! This month they are celebrating 6 years of Recipe ReDuxing bliss. And of course, you can’t celebrate a birthday without dessert! This month’s theme is:
Small Bite Desserts
“In honor of our 6th birthday, we’re celebrating with cake…or another small bite dessert that fits your fancy. Show us your healthy small bite dessert creation.”
I knew when I read this month’s theme I was putting some fruit into the dessert I’m bringing to the party. I mean, I’m a dietitian…I still eat dessert, but I can add some good-for-you nutrients in it, too! Plus, the fruit makes it taste Ah-maz-ing!
These Raspberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are my new fave. I can count these as appropriate for snack-time, right? The cookies themselves are gluten-free, made with ground oats and almonds and infused with lemon zest. Then, the “thumbprints” are filled with a creamy and tangy lemon curd. To top it all off, you add a fresh raspberry. Perfection.
What small bite desserts are you celebrating with this summer? Let me know in the comments!
PrintRaspberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 18 Cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Description
Zesty and fresh, these Raspberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect treat for a summer party. Gluten-free.
Ingredients
For the Cookie:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, certified GF if needed
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 egg (or flax egg)
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 1–2 Tablespoons milk of choice
For the Lemon Curd:
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 whole egg
- 2 Tablespoons honey
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 Tablespoon packed lemon zest
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
On top:
- 18 raspberries, rinsed
Instructions
For the cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a mini muffin tin by spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a food processor, combine the rolled oats and almonds. Turn on the food processor and blend until the oats and almonds are finely ground. Add the brown sugar, salt and baking soda. Pulse until combined. Add the lemon zest, coconut oil and egg and pulse until evenly distributed. Add the milk 1 tablespoon at a time and pulse until the dough starts to form a ball.
- Taking approximately 1 tablespoon at a time, form the mixture into mini patties. Set on greased baking sheet. I fit all 18 on a baking sheet.
- Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. After removing from oven, using the end of a wooden spoon or spatula, press down in the center of each cookie, forming what looks like a thumbprint. Allow to slightly cool.
For the Lemon Curd:
- While the cookies are baking, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together the egg yolk, egg, honey, lemon juice and zest. Add in the coconut oil and continue whisking until the curd is thickened (do not let it come to a simmer), approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to slightly cool.
Putting it together:
- Using teaspoon, scoop the lemon curd and fill each “thumbprint” with curd. Top each cookie by placing a raspberry, upside down in the center of the curd.
- To store, keep covered in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.
Don’t forget to check out all the other mini desserts going on over at The Recipe ReDux!
If you want even more healthier dessert action, check out the recipes below:
Skillet Blackberry Bread Pudding
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cakes
Grilled Apricots with Honey Whipped Cream
Raspberry Mint Key Lime Mini Pies
Chocolate Strawberry German Pancakes
Dark Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal Cookies
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