Sugar Free Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Indulge in these delightful sugar-free strawberry thumbprint cookies! Adapted from a traditional recipe, you won't believe how delicious they are without any added sugar. We use Splenda (granulated, measuring 1:1 with sugar) for sweetness, and the star of the show is St. Dalfour sugar-free strawberry preserves – their unparalleled flavor is a game-changer. For extra richness, we recommend using all butter or a blend of butter and margarine. These cookies are perfect for a special occasion or an everyday treat! Bake them without the preserves and fill just before serving for optimal freshness.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 118.5 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sugar Free Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (or ½ cup butter and ½ cup margarine)
  • Splenda Granular
  • Egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • All Purpose Flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Walnuts
  • Strawberry Preserves

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How to Make Sugar Free Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Position oven rack in the center.
  2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or use a non-stick baking spray.
  3. In a small bowl, gently mash St. Dalfour sugar-free strawberry preserves to remove any large chunks of strawberries. Set aside.
  4. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (or ½ cup butter and ½ cup margarine) and 1/4 cup Splenda (granulated, or equivalent sugar substitute) using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (at least 3 minutes).
  5. Beat in 1 large egg yolk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. In a small bowl, lightly beat 1 large egg white until frothy.
  9. Place ½ cup chopped nuts (your choice) in a shallow dish.
  10. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
  11. Dip each dough ball into the beaten egg white, then roll lightly in the nuts.
  12. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets.
  13. Using your thumb or the rounded end of a wooden spoon, make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
  14. Fill each indentation with ¼ to ½ teaspoon of the prepared strawberry preserves.
  15. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the nuts are toasted.
  16. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

16g

Carbs

3g