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kids participating in an easy baking activity of rolling thumbprint cookies using a visual recipe

Easy Thumbprint Cookies

Kristin
These easy thumbprint cookies stimulate the senses, reinforce math skills, & make easy baking for Christmas when using a visual recipe. All ages. See recipe notes for visual recipe download info.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Swedish
Servings 8 people
Calories 282 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients 
 

  • 1 ⅓ cup coconut flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ⅔ cup stevia
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup sugar-free strawberry jam or your favorite jam

Instructions 

  • Wash your hands with soap and water. Gather the visual recipe, ingredients, and equipment.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to a bowl and mix together with a spoon.
  • Using the mixer, whip the butter and sugar until the mixture is fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, vanilla, and oil to the mixer. Mix until combined.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the mixer.
  • Form a 1-inch ball of dough by rolling the dough in the palms of your hands. Place on the cookie sheet.
  • Make a thumprint in the cookie and fill with ¾ teaspoon of jam.
  • Repeat the last two steps until all of the cough has been shaped and filled with jam.
  • Put on oven mitts. Place the cookie sheets in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
  • Put on oven mitts and remove the cookies from the oven. Don't forget to turn off the oven.

Notes

  • The same amount of sugar or other sweeteners can be substituted for stevia.
  • Visual Recipe used in this recipe is available for download at:  https://childoftheredwoods.com/free
  • More Recipe Info and Pictures at:  https://happyhomeschooladventures.com/easy-baking-for-kids

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 232mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 591IUCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg

Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.

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