I can’t post this recipe today without giving you some low-key full disclosure. I’m not a real sweets kinda girl, but these cookies are straight-up like cookie crack. There, I said it. You have been warned.
I’ve made a few batches so far (“recipe testing” and just making extra certain they’re real, real good for you guys to try– spoiler, THEY ARE). And each batch lasts approximately 2 days. Maybe 3… if I have any kind of restraint. That’s 24 cookies… so you know. Warned. Mmm k?
They make me wanna do my happy little shoulder shake. Partly because I tell myself how many superfoods I’m “getting in”– which yes, is technically true. There are all kinds of good things in these guys. Which is what makes them all the more tempting (and incredible), to me.
And partly because they taste so indulgent, while being well, not indulgent ingredient wise. The best kind of combination, if you ask me.
Anyways, that’s all. Bake at your own risk.
WATCH ME MAKE THESE COOKIES HERE, ON THE LOCAL MORNING SHOW, NEW DAY NORTHWEST:
Super Addicting GF Raspberry Jam Dots
Makes 12 cookies
1 cup almond meal
1/2 cup gluten-free oats
1/4 cup coconut flour
6 tablespoons grass fed butter or ghee (melted)
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or my fav, this vanilla bean powder)
Juice-sweetened jam of your choice for the filling (I love the raspberry one from Trader Joe’s and the 365 Whole Foods brand)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Form mixture into thick cookie patties, and gently push into the center to make thumbprints (see the video on instagram to watch it live).
Bake for 10-15 minutes, remove and add jam to the middle, and bake for another 3-4 minutes.
Let cool for a few minutes (and if you can handle it, a few hours). I think these taste so much better the next day after sitting out and getting a little crispy.
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Oh my!! I must make these soon! They look delish!
What is the calorie count on the raspberry name dots??
I don’t count calories or calculate them in my recipes. I feel it’s more important to find clean, wholesome ingredients and use those as much as possible!
Hi Sarah,
I will definitely be making these!
I also have a question that has absolutely nothing to do with this post!
What brand essential oils do you use? I recently purchased the diffuser that you recommended and I was curious about which oils you use. Thank you so much!
Hi Karen! Yes, great question. I have tried a lot of different kinds (first because I was so skeptical that they really worked– ha!). Now I use the DoTerra brand, because I think they do a great job sourcing, and their oils have the best taste and purity. I hope that helps!
YES, these ARE amazing! So glad to have a great cookie that I can eat a handful of without any regret. Also it is more difficult to find an egg-free cookie recipe, so thank you for sharing- this is the new go-to.
Hey Sarah,
I made these and measured everything, but when I baked them they became flat and spread out. I know that elevation can change recipes a bit but I wouldn’t think that would change how they are held together. Any suggestions? Do you think I should try cutting back on the butter?
try a bit more oats next time! xx
You are so right – I just made these for Christmas and they are TOTALLY addicting. They also make a great breakfast 🙂
Sarah – I have made these every week since you posted the recipe. Love, love, love!!
Hi Sarah,
These cookies look so delicious! Would you have any recommendation substitutes for the almond meal? I’m allergic to treenuts and unfortunately wouldn’t be able to use that ingredient.
Thank you!
You can try using a GF flour mix, but you might need to add in a little extra moisture to it to keep it fro, getting too dry! 🙂 Keep me posted if you do this!
What does it mean when I took them out and they were all flattened? haha
you may need to use more oats next time! xx
I made these yesterday and I can attest they are delicious!! We didn’t have almond meal so I subbed for LSA and it worked perfectly. The only thing was the mixture wasn’t quite wet enough to hold together once I’d combined them all together so I just added a few tbsps of water and that’s all it needed. So good and so good for me! Thanks for this wonderful recipe Sarah!
Yay! I’m so glad! 🙂
I LOVE these jam dots! I was thinking of subbing coconut oil for the butter next time I make then, do you think that would work?
Could you sub coconut oil for the butter? Can’t wait to try these!
That should work just fine! x