Hazelnut Linzer Thumbprints - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 60

Lunch

This Hazelnut Linzer Thumbprints is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Linzer tarts are a festive addition to any holiday table, but they take time—so skip the effort and go with these little cookies, which require no rolling and a quick push of your thumb to create the center.

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 c. unsalted butter
3/4 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
8 oz. hazelnuts or pecans
1/2 c. seedless raspberry preserves or jam

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the egg. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
Roll the dough into 3/4-inch balls (about a level teaspoon each) and coat with chopped nuts. Transfer the balls to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. With a floured finger, make an indentation in the center of each ball, making sure not to go all the way through. Fill each cookie with 1/2 teaspoon preserves.
Bake, rotating the position of the pans halfway through, until the cookies are golden brown around the edges, 14 to 16 minutes. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Nuts.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Nuts are...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazelnut Linzer Thumbprints good for PCOS?

Yes, this Hazelnut Linzer Thumbprints recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 60 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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