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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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.
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!
Holy moly! This is incredible! Gluten free? I couldn’t believe it. Your ability to turn healthy into sexy blow my mind. Sharing!
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!
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
those words about your father are so lovely! as are these cookies – they look too cute to eat 🙂
Thanks so much Beverly!
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? 🙂
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
They look amazing Shashi, and how wonderful to dream about your dad in such a happy way 🙂
Thanks so much Tandy!
I REALLY want to stick my thumb in these cookies – LOL!
Go ahead … do it!!! The spoon might smack ya though… 🙂
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!
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
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!
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.
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 🙂