🍋 Diabetic-Friendly Lemon Thumbprint Cookies – Guilt-Free Sweetness in Every Bite 💛
If you’re watching your sugar but still crave a delicious treat, these Diabetic-Friendly Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are a dream come true! They’re soft, buttery, and filled with tangy lemon curd — yet made with wholesome, low-carb ingredients perfect for anyone managing blood sugar.
These cookies taste indulgent but are surprisingly healthy — perfect for tea time, after-dinner dessert, or a mid-day snack!
🌿 Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
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1 ½ cups almond flour
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2 tbsp coconut flour
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
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¼ cup erythritol (or preferred low-carb sweetener)
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1 large egg yolk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
For the Lemon Filling:
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¼ cup fresh lemon juice
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1 tbsp lemon zest
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1 tbsp butter
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1 large egg yolk
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1–2 tbsp erythritol, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Make the dough: In a bowl, mix butter and sweetener until creamy. Add egg yolk, vanilla, almond flour, coconut flour, and salt. Mix until smooth.
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Form cookies: Scoop small balls of dough, place them on the baking sheet, and press your thumb in the center to form a small well.
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Bake: 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
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Prepare lemon curd: In a small pan, whisk lemon juice, zest, egg yolk, butter, and sweetener over low heat. Stir until thickened.
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Assemble: Spoon the lemon filling into the center of each cookie. Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving.
💛 Why You’ll Love These Cookies:
✅ Low-carb and diabetic-friendly
✅ Naturally gluten-free
✅ Buttery, zesty, and perfectly sweet
✅ Easy to make in under 30 minutes
💡 Tips:
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Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Swap lemon with sugar-free jam for variety.
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For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter.
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