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These gluten free chocolate thumbprint cookies have a soft, brownie-like texture and rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for any cookie plate!

A plate of chocolate thumbprint cookies with chocolate filling on a platter
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About Nicole Hunn

Hi, I’m Nicole. I create gluten free recipes that really work and taste as good as you remember. No more making separate meals when someone is GF, or buying packaged foods that aren’t good enough to justify the price. At Gluten Free on a Shoestring, “good, for gluten free” just isn’t good enough!

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9 Comments

  1. Christine d says:

    Nicole,
    Thank you so much!! ❤
    Christine

  2. Christine d says:

    Hello and thank you, Nicole.
    Could you share a work around for the coconut oil? My daughter has gluten sensitivity, but is also having full blown allergic reactions to kiwi and apparently coconut. – they’re cutting into our options.
    We are in our first holiday season of baking GF. All help with trial & error is a blessing. Thanks again & Happy Thanksgiving

    1. Nicole Hunn says:

      Hi, Christine,
      I assume you’re talking about the coconut oil I suggest for a chocolate filling? That’s super easy to replace. You can use Spectrum brand nonhydrogenated vegetable shortening. It works perfectly! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well!

  3. Linda says:

    Making these for Christmas for my granddaughter!

  4. Autumn says:

    Oh my goodness these were amazing!!! My new favorite cookie…until your next cookie recipe, that is. :) My family devoured them and even my extremely picky eater ate one (without pecans, of course) and said “Yum! My favorite part is the caramel in the middle.” That’s huge for him. So I have to give you props!! I was told I’m the best mom ever but since it’s your recipe I’ll take second place. I’m good with that. :) Thanks for all your awesome recipes and all you do to make gluten free baking a joy. You rock!!

  5. Jen A says:

    Yummo! Thanks for the substitution suggestions :) can’t wait to try these!

    1. Nicole Hunn says:

      Pleasure, Jen! :)

  6. Laura says:

    Mmm! I love turtle..anything! Can’t wait to try these! Thanks!!

    1. Nicole Hunn says:

      Turtle flavors are magic, Laura!