Chocolate-Walnut Thumbprints - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Dessert

This Chocolate-Walnut Thumbprints is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

These classic chocolate cookies are rolled in walnuts just before baking and topped with a dollop of cherry preserves, resulting in a cookie that's both deliciously gooey and crunchy.

Ingredients

1 c. butter (no substitutions)
3/4 c. sugar
1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa
1/4 tsp. salt
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. walnuts
1/2 c. cherry preserves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In large bowl, with mixer on low speed, beat butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt until creamy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla until well blended, scraping side of bowl occasionally. Beat in chocolate. Add flour and beat until combined.
In small bowl, with fork, beat egg white lightly to break up. Spread walnuts on plate. Roll dough by rounded measuring teaspoons into 1-inch balls. Coat balls lightly in egg white, letting excess drip off. Roll in walnuts to coat. Place cookies, 1 1/2 inches apart, on 2 large ungreased cookie sheets. Press thumb into center of each to make indentation.
Bake cookies 8 minutes, switching sheets on racks halfway through baking. Fill each with 1/4 teaspoon preserves. Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer, or until jam is bubbly. Let cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes before removing with spatula to wire racks to cool completely. Store cookies in airtight containers at room temperature up to 3 days.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chocolate-Walnut Thumbprints good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chocolate-Walnut 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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