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Chocolate Coconut Thumbprint Cookies (Grain Free).

May 15, 2018 · Modified: Dec 12, 2022 by Kelly Roenicke · 14 Comments

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Chocolate coconut thumbprint cookies are a chocolatey treat that’s grain free! These easy gluten free cookies are perfect for a party, bake sale, or any occasion. A chewy coconut base and a rich chocolate filling make this recipe a winner.

grain free coconut thumbprint cookies.

When I think of thumbprint cookies, I think of the sugar cookies with the little dot of jam in the middle. And those are fine, but I wanted to make something that was decadent, chocolatey, and even better, made with simple grain free ingredients.

These grain free chocolate coconut thumbprint cookies are super easy to whip up, and they are a slightly healthier dessert option. Naturally gluten free, dairy free, and grain free, these cookies are suitable for a variety of special diets.

The base of these thumbprint cookies isn’t too sweet, but the chocolate filling gives it that extra richness that makes these irresistible.

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chocolate filled coconut thumbprints

Ingredient Notes

  • Ground Flax Seed Meal – Ground flax seed meal plus water makes a perfect flax seed egg replacer. This will help bind the cookies together.
  • Coconut Flakes – Unsweetened, finely shredded coconut flakes work best for this recipe. If you can’t eat coconut, you could try oats instead.
  • Dairy Free Chocolate Chips – Enjoy Life dark chocolate chips work really well for a simple chocolate filling. If you have a different brand that you prefer, feel free to use it!
  • Coconut Sugar – Coconut sugar works well in this recipe, but you could also use date sugar or regular brown sugar.
coconut thumbprints on cookie sheet

Step by Step Instructions

  1. Mix up the cookie dough and roll into balls. Use your thumb to make a little indentation for the filling. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.
  2. Once the cookies are done baking and cooling, you’ll need to melt the dairy free chocolate chips in the microwave.
  3. Use a spoon to fill each cookie with melted chocolate chips. Then refrigerate so that the filling solidifies.
chocolate coconut thumbprints with chocolate filling

Variations

  • sprinkle pumpkin seeds or toasted coconut flakes on top
  • drizzle dairy free white chocolate over the dark chocolate
  • add some ground pumpkin seeds to the batter for a little crunch

Storage

Store your leftover cookies in the refrigerator – they will keep for 4-5 days. I haven’t tried freezing these, but I think that could work. They should stay fresh in the freezer for about 3 months.

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Recipe

chocolate coconut thumbprint cookies on a plate
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Chocolate Coconut Thumbprint Cookies (Grain Free).

These rich and delicious chocolate coconut thumbprint cookies are chewy and chocolatey! Perfect for an after school snack or for packing in lunch.

Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword chewy, easy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 133 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons ground flax seed meal
  • 5 Tablespoons water
  • 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut oil melted
  • â…› cup coconut sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened coconut
  • 3 Tablespoons dairy free chocolate chips melted

For the topping:

  • ½ cup dairy free chocolate chips melted
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Mix the flax seed meal with the water and set aside until it becomes a thick gel.
  3. Mix the flax eggs, coconut oil, cocoa powder, and sugar together.
  4. Add the unsweetened coconut and two tablespoons of melted chocolate chips, and stir until combined.
  5. Roll into balls and place on the cookie sheet. Press your thumb into the center of each cookie to make an indentation.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.

  7. Allow to cool completely on the cookie sheet.
  8. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for one minute, then in 10 second intervals until melted and smooth. Once the cookies are completely cool, fill each thumbprint with melted chocolate chips.

  9. Makes 12-14 cookies.

Recipe Notes

Store in an airtight container. They should stay fresh for about 4 days. If you live in a warm climate, you may want to store these in the refrigerator so that the chocolate filling doesn’t get too melty.

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Coconut Thumbprint Cookies (Grain Free).
Amount per Serving
Calories
133
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Sodium
 
7
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
114
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin C
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
12
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1.1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Chocolate coconut thumbprint cookie recipe

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. Emilyjackson

    May 18, 2018 at 1:47 am

    4 stars
    This dark chocolate cookie looks beautiful and so pretty! pictures look getting mouth watering!!

    Reply
  2. Julia Mueller

    May 16, 2018 at 1:51 pm

    I love everything about these double chocolate beauties! Definitely a must make!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      May 20, 2018 at 8:16 am

      Thank you, Julia!

      Reply
  3. Raia Torn

    April 30, 2014 at 10:20 am

    Wonderful recipe! Thank you! :)

    Reply
  4. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven

    April 29, 2014 at 8:36 am

    You are going to LOVE baking with coconut sugar, Kelly! I discovered it nearly 6 months ago, and haven’t stopped since! And these cookies are gorgeous! I love making thumbprint cookies and I love the double-delight of chocolate in yours! pinned.

    Reply
  5. Allison @ Clean Wellness

    April 23, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    I was actually wanting to find a vegan version of macaroons! These look waaaay better than anything I’ve come across. I bet the chocolate in the centre would be incredible when it hardens -I love the texture of melted chips that’ve cooled (a little food quirk of mine!)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      April 24, 2014 at 5:06 pm

      Thank you so much, Alison! And I know what you mean about the chocolate chips, I like that, too! :)

      Reply
  6. peanutbutterandonion

    April 23, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    I was totally going to make nest cookies for easter… I wish I had seen yours first… great pics!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      April 24, 2014 at 5:04 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  7. Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron

    April 23, 2014 at 8:45 am

    These look fantastic Kelly!! I love how gooey all that chocolate looks! Hope you had a great Easter! Pinning :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      April 24, 2014 at 5:03 pm

      Thank you so much, Chelsea! We did have a nice Easter, and I hope you did, too! Thanks for pinning!

      Reply
  8. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    April 22, 2014 at 11:08 am

    I can see where your mind went. Coconut + Chocolate sounds much better than Coconut + Jelly Beans. Did you like the results with coconut sugar? I’ve been wanting to try it. These look so delicious!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      April 23, 2014 at 8:40 am

      Thanks, Natalie! I did like the results, but I would say that it is definitely not as sweet as regular brown sugar. That was fine for this recipe, though!

      Reply

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