Roasted-Almond Thumbprints - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Dessert

This Roasted-Almond Thumbprints is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Alison Roman Hand off this dough to the kids—or anyone with questionable baking skills—and let them go to town. Thumbprints can be any shape or size, and the fillings are customizable.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups unsalted, roasted almonds
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup coarse sanding or raw sugar
Jams and/or lemon curd (for filling)

Instructions

Place racks in lower and upper thirds of oven; preheat to 375 °F. Pulse flour and almonds in a food processor until almonds are very finely ground. Add baking powder and salt and pulse to blend. Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add egg and vanilla and beat until pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Reduce speed to low and gradually add dry ingredients; mix just to combine.
Place sanding sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop out dough by the tablespoonful and roll into balls (if dough is sticky, chill 20 minutes). Roll in sugar and place on 2 parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2" apart. Using your thumb, make a deep indent in each ball. (For more exaggerated cracks, bake dough 5 minutes before indenting.)
Bake cookies, rotating baking sheets halfway through, until golden, 12 –14 minutes. Transfer to wire racks and let cool. Fill with jam or curd (use a small spoon).
MAKE AHEAD: Cookies can be baked (but not filled) 2 weeks ahead; wrap tightly and freeze. Thaw before filling. Cookies can be filled 1 day ahead; store airtight at room temperature.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roasted-Almond Thumbprints good for PCOS?

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

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

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

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

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