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Raspberry Coconut Thumbprint Cookies

Soft, buttery Raspberry Coconut Thumbprint Cookies with a tangy jam center, rolled in shredded coconut, and finished with a sweet coconut drizzle.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 130kcal

Ingredients

Cornstarch Cookie Base

  • ½ cup vegan butter
  • 5 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract (substitute vanilla extract)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup cornstarch (see notes)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Rolling Cookies

  • ½ cup shredded coconut

Raspberry Jam Filling

  • ½ cup raspberry jam

Instructions

For the Cookie Base:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
  • In a food processor combine the butter, coconut oil, coconut extract, and powdered sugar. Pulse until well combined.
    ½ cup vegan butter, 5 tablespoons coconut oil, 1 teaspoon coconut extract, ½ cup powdered sugar
  • Add the cornstarch and flour and pulse until just combined.
    ½ cup cornstarch, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    Cookie dough ingredients are in a food processor.

For Rolling Cookies:

  • Place shredded coconut in a bowl. Form the dough into 1 to 2-inch balls. Roll balls in shredded coconut and place on the prepared cookie sheet, about 2" apart.
    ½ cup shredded coconut

For the Raspberry Jam Filling:

  • Add raspberry jam to remaining shredded coconut used for rolling the cookie dough balls. Stir to combine.
    ½ cup raspberry jam

For Filling the Cookies:

  • Place one hand around the cookie dough ball and use your other hand's thumb (or a small measuring spoon) to create a "bowl" in the middle of each cookie dough ball. Let your hand holding the cookie gently press the cookie dough to prevent it from creating cracks. Add a bit of the Raspberry Jam Filling to each cookie.
  • Place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake for 8 to 9 minutes. Do not overbake. Remove the pan from the oven and let the cookies sit for a minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store in a sealed container. These cookies will last longer if stored in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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