Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
These gluten free, butter free, cookies are perfect with coffee for breakfast or even for dessert – after breakfast!
Some people say we dream every night; but, most times, I have a hard time remembering any of mine. Sometimes, I’ll wake up feeling like I ran a marathon, but have no idea why or what or how…am I the only one?
However, every once in awhile, a dream will poke through into my subconscious state and I will remember it vividly! One such dream happened a few nights ago… in it, I woke up and came to the kitchen to get the coffee brewing (much like I do every morning) when I stopped, shocked to see someone in my kitchen. Now, it’s just my daughter and I and our dogs at home… and … my daughter is not a morning person!
At first, I wasn’t sure I recognized the person – but then – then it became clear that the person in my kitchen was a smiling, younger version of my dad. He was standing at my microwave in a red plaid shirt, reheating his coffee, and smiling. Maybe it’s because we are coming up on the anniversary of his passing that I remembered that dream…or, that I even dreamed that dream in the first place. Between my mom, sister and I, I am supposed to be the strong one, the one who holds it together and doesn’t fall apart, the one who can always manage to put the fact that he isn’t suffering anymore, over the fact that he is missed.
But, appearances are sometimes just appearances. I think about my dad often, I miss his gentle spirit, his smiling face, his ability to always look for the good in people and always ask them how they were doing. And, his unwavering love of all things sweet!
So, in honor of his love of dessert – after dinner and after lunch, and, sometimes even after breakfast, I made these Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies.
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Now, these are not as buttery and melt-in-your-mouth as traditional thumbprint cookies, nor do they have “prints” of jam. Heck, I didn’t even use my thumb to make the prints (I used a spoon). These are, however, gluten free, oat filled, cookies – made with coconut oil instead of butter and flavored with anti-oxidant rich dark chocolate and Saigon cinnamon. I would let my daughter eat these after dinner or after lunch or even after breakfast – heck – actually – these were breakfast this morning!
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Talking about appearances, have you ever watched this video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VioWjgdP4PI scary stuff…
These thumbprint cookies are not scary, not scary at all. They’re instead so awesmazing I could gobble em’ up with reckless abandon!
Mike – that was one creepy video! As creeped out as I am to see videos and images and whatnot with “ghosts” or whatever they might be – every city my daughter and I visit, we end up taking a ghost tour of it! Best one to date was a twilight one in Washington DC! The only place we have visited and not taken a ghost tour in is NYC!
These cookies look so decadent that I can’t believe they are even good for you!
Thank so much Angie
Although your Dad is not here in person, I 100% believe he’s looking down in awe of how talented of a cook (drooling over these cookies for sure), and what a beautiful mom and person you are. I’m sure the dream was bittersweet, but never forget it.
Thanks so much Jessie!
I bet he is also laughing at the first time I decided to cook some sort of pasta dish for everyone when I was around 10 – it smelled so good, but, gosh, it tasted so so bad! We ended up having pizza that night!
These are beautiful! Almost too pretty to eat 😉
Thanks so much Rachel
How lovely and tasty do these look!? Chocolate for breakfast? Count me in.
I am thinking chocolate is the breakfast of champions! 🙂 Thanks Ashley!
This brought a tear to my eye Sashi. So lovely that you got a little visit from your dad. These thumbprints look sinful, but glad to hear they are not so bad for you.
Awww – Katie – you are soo sweet – thank you.
These here, these are the cookies of my dreams. I know your dad would love them!
Thanks so much Kim – hope your weekend is wonderful and new job not too stressful! xx
I spent a lot of time yesterday thinking about my dad also! He hated chocolate, so I’m not sure he would have loved these (weirdo), but I sure would!
Haha! Well – guess growing up, you got to have ALL the chocolate to yourself!
What a great dream, Shashi! I would love to remember more of my dreams. I’ve been remembering a few lately, but mine are always so messed up. Yours are so sweet! Speaking of sweet, one of those cookies would be a great addition to my morning coffee right about now. Your Dad knew how to roll in the morning!!
David – it was just this one that was sweet – maybe mine are so messed up too that my mind blocks them off – though, these cookies would help drown out any messy dreams 🙂
Yes my dad knew how to roll – he used to have cake for breakfast somedays – and I’m not talking about the flourless/glutenfree/ butter free kind either!
What a wonderful dream Shashi. SO happy that you saw this beautiful dream. These cookies look so divine. So yummy and healthy! Your dad would loves these delights! 🙂
Aww Anu – thanks so much! Hope you and your famiy have a wonderful weekend
I love how you made these in honor of your dad. What a lovely tribute.
I would like to come to your house for breakfast, lunch and dinner please. Especially if you are having these delicious items after each course! 😀
Thanks Neil!
I do love sweets – and you and Lynn are welcome for breakfast, lunch and dinner – so long as you bring that peanut butter chocolate chip cheesecake – mmkay?
I always dream about exams and the ones I didn’t prepare well… even now..LOL!!! I can see myself being tensed in the dream. I get the funny feeling when I wake up in the morning… hope I am not talking loud in my dreams 🙂
The thumbprint cookie looks just like the buckeye candy!! I can almost taste the gooey goodness of melted chocolate and peanut butter.
Shibi, it’s been awhile since I had Buckeye candy – there’s a little farm not too far from me that makes them fresh – now I need to go back and get some! Thanks so much!
I dream every single night and almost always remember them. It’s weird how vivid they seem and how sure I am they happened when I wake up. I’m glad you got to spend some time with you dad in your dreams 🙂 These cookies looks great too!
WOA Brandy – your recollection is pretty awesome!
BTW – thanks so much
Dear Shashi – your dad would have loved your decadent cookies. And more importantly, he would be very, very proud of you. Just sayin’. XO
Awww Allie – you are the sweetest! Thanks so much my friend! xo
Love the mix and match of chocolate and PB! Glad to hear you can pay some homage to your poppa through your cooking 🙂
Thanks so much Dani! Pb & Chocolate is a match made in heaven right? 🙂
I rarely remember my dreams! Only every so often if they are super crazy! 🙂
Thumbprint cookies are the best! These look fantastic! Want to send me some for after dinner??
Haha – sure – send me some of that blueberry lime coconut cobbler and you gotta deal! deal?
If I were an owner of a food museum, I would definitely have a chocolate exhibition (it’s a must, right). And believe me, I would opt for these amazingly looking cookies as the star of the chocolate collection. The only one problem I see that I would need an extra security protection:) Great job, Shashi!
A chocolate exhibition???? Oh My – I’d be first in line to get in – wait – would this exhibit be “Look but don’t touch”? Cause I’d have to be a rule breaker and fly my chocolate eating kite high and attack all the chocolate in the exhibit! Gosh….now I want chocolate….GAH!!!
Thanks Ben 🙂
What a wonderfully beautiful post 😉 I dream of my mom frequently too. And I always have the urge to run to the kitchen and cook something up 🙂 I love these cookies! Def a must make!!!
Mila – I am assuming you lost your mom? I am so sorry, dear. Cooking (like running) can be so soothing -right?
BTW – thanks so much
I did…13 years agoi next month. Cooking was our dream…and I feel like she lives through me when I’m in the kithcen 🙂 I wish I felt that way about running ha! Running for me is just a way to burn the calories fast!
I am so sorry Mila! That’s wonderful that you continue your mom’s legacy – I bet she is so proud of you!
I was engaged till about a week ago and am not anymore so these days, running has been my number 1 stress buster – the calorie burn is an added bonus! Thanks so much for sharing your story. Sending you a big virtual hug and I hope you have a great weekend.
These cookies are mouth watering.. My husband has gone Gluten free recently and he will (me too) will absolutely love this.. thanks for sharing 😀
Thanks so much Arpita! Good luck to your hubs – GF can be tough sometimes! My daughter has a slight sensitivity to gluten – but sometimes she gives into her craving for gluten-full bread!
They are GF and butter free yet look so DE-LI-CIOUS!!!! What a great memory to have of your dad, Shashi. He loved sweets so he was a man of great taste.
Denise – I couldn’t agree more! 🙂
Thanks so much
Your dad sounds like a wonderful man Shashi. What a sweet tribute. I’m sure he would be so proud of you and the wonderful job you’re doing with your daughter.
The cookies sound wonderful! I love that they’re legal for breakfast!
Ha – yes – these sure are legal for breakfast – like baked chocolate oatmeal – almost!
Thanks so much Chris – yes, he was a wonderful dad – the best!
I REALLY want to stick my thumb in these cookies – LOL!
Go ahead … do it!!! The spoon might smack ya though… 🙂
They look amazing Shashi, and how wonderful to dream about your dad in such a happy way 🙂
Thanks so much Tandy!
Super huge virtual hugs going out your way, Shashi! It sounds like you re definitely meant to remember that dream–I hope it brought a little peace to you regarding your dad! And these cookies look absolutely ahmaaazing! Lovin’ all that chocolate goodness going on!
Thanks so much Sarah!
I think Chocolate goodness=love – right? 🙂
xx
I love that you see a younger version of your dad. that is so special and along with the love that you give to him with COOKIES! <3
I seem to have inherited my dad’s wicked sweet tooth – so only fitting – right? 🙂
those words about your father are so lovely! as are these cookies – they look too cute to eat 🙂
Thanks so much Beverly!
I can’t believe it’s almost a year since that very sad time for you and your family. Dreams can be so powerful! It sounds like you had an amazing father and it’s lovely of you to make something in his memory. I do love how these are decorated and it’s fabulous they are GF and butter-free – these wouldn’t be turned down by anyone xx
You are too kind my friend! Thanks Charlie, yes, he was a wonderful dad – this past year sure has flown by!
xx
You make THE BEST healthy snacks Shashi! Love this post, your dad sounds like a wonderful person! Pinning!
hanks so much Mira! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Holy moly! This is incredible! Gluten free? I couldn’t believe it. Your ability to turn healthy into sexy blow my mind. Sharing!
I’m all in favour of dessert after breakfast! Or… at any time of the day 😛 And it’s even better when it’s made with ingredients that are actually good for you. These look wonderful, Shashi! And I love that they’re topped with [but] butter and more chocolate <3 Pinned!
It sounds like your dad was a wonderful person. I’m sorry you miss him so. These cookies look delicious! I like that I can eat them anytime without the dreaded guilt.