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Spiced Date Thumbprint Cookies (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Name: Spiced Date Thumbprint Cookies (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups almond flour; 1/2 cup coconut flour; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; Optional: 1/4 tsp ground cardamom or nutmeg for extra spice; 1/2 cup pitted Medjool dates (soaked in warm water for 10 min, then mashed or blended); 1/4 cup maple syrup or coconut nectar; 1/3 cup melted coconut oil; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp almond milk (or any dairy-free milk); 2 tbsp coconut sugar + 1/4 tsp cinnamon, mixed in a small bowl; Date paste, fruit preserves, or a dollop of almond butter

Category:

Dessert

Difficulty: Easy

Serves:

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Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Rating:

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July 26, 2025 by Chef Molly

These chewy, warmly spiced thumbprint cookies are naturally sweetened with dates and have a caramel-like richness that pairs beautifully with a touch of cinnamon and vanilla. Made without gluten, soy, or dairy, they’re perfect for cozy baking or sharing with allergen-sensitive friends.

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What You’ll Need:

Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup coconut flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional: 1/4 tsp ground cardamom or nutmeg for extra spice

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup pitted Medjool dates (soaked in warm water for 10 min, then mashed or blended)
1/4 cup maple syrup or coconut nectar
1/3 cup melted coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp almond milk (or any dairy-free milk)

For Rolling (Optional)

2 tbsp coconut sugar + 1/4 tsp cinnamon, mixed in a small bowl

For Thumbprint Filling (Optional)

Date paste, fruit preserves, or a dollop of almond butter

Prepration for:Spiced Date Thumbprint Cookies (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

Step 1/4

Preheat oven to °F (°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2/4

Make dough

In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, and spices. In a separate bowl, mix mashed dates, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and almond milk. Combine wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms. If it feels dry, add a splash more milk.

Step 3/4

Shape cookies

Scoop about 1 tbsp of dough per cookie and roll into balls. If desired, roll them in the cinnamon-coconut sugar mixture. Place on the baking sheet and slightly flatten with your palm. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make a small indent in each.

Step 4/4

Fill & Bake

Fill each indent with a small amount of date paste, fruit jam, or almond butter. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden on the edges. Cool completely before serving (they firm up as they cool!).

Chef's Tips & Notes

Tips: Store in an airtight container for 3–4 days, or freeze for up to a month. These cookies are naturally sweetened, but you can add mini dairy-free chocolate chips for fun!

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