Low FODMAP Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies
Low FODMAP Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies
These low FODMAP Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies are like a Christmas party for your taste buds.
They are festive and fun and totally droolworthy. Think a brownie cookie filled with chocolate peppermint sauce and topped with crunchy candy cane crumbs (or your favourite sprinkles).
Prep note: The prep time for this recipe does not include the time the dough needs to chill in the fridge.
Nutrition note: Nutrition per serve is for each cookie - you can have 2 cookies at time if you desire.
Note on candy canes: We used low FODMAP candy canes made from: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Peppermint Oil, Colour (129). Make sure your candy canes don’t contain high FODMAP ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, inulin, sorbitol or fructose.
Ingredients
Make gluten free(2 cookies per serving)
CHOCOLATE COOKIES
gluten free all purpose flour (for best results weigh out the flour)
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butter or dairy free spread (room temperature not melted)
Dairy Free
CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT FILLING
low FODMAP milk
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Low FODMAP milk options include lactose free milk, almond milk, hemp milk, macadamia milk, quinoa milk, rice milk (3/4 cup or less per serve), soy milk made from soy protein (not whole or hulled soybeans), UHT coconut milk (1/2 cup or less per serve).
Make sure your low FODMAP milk does not include high FODMAP ingredients like inulin (chicory root), agave syrup, fructose, high fructose corn syrup, molasses, or honey.
If using a dairy free alternative choose one that contains 120mg of calcium per 100ml serve, and 3g of protein per 100ml serve (this info is in the nutrition label).
corn starch
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- Make the cookies.
- Weigh out the flour (this will give you the best results). In a medium-sized bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt, then place to one side.
- Using an electric beater or cake mixer mix together the softened dairy free spread/butter, brown sugar and white sugar on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add the egg, vanilla and peppermint and beat on high speed for 1 minute until combined. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix on low until combined. The dough should be thick and glossy - when you scoop up a tablespoon you should be able to easily roll it into a glossy ball. If the batter feels too loose then mix through another 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour if needed.
- Place some extra white sugar in a bowl. Using a tablespoon measure, scoop up a small tablespoon of batter and shape into a ball using your hands. Then roll the ball through the sugar and place on a flat tray lined with baking paper. Repeat this process until all the dough is used. Using the end of a spatula (or your thumb) gently press into the middle of each ball to create an indent. If you find the edge of the dough cracks when you do this then just gently press it back together with your fingers.
- Cover the pressed cookie dough and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF) bake function. Line two flat trays with baking paper. Remove the pressed cookie dough from the fridge and divide between the trays - make sure each cookie has plenty of space around it to let it expand.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the edges are set. The cookies will still look and feel soft (think brownie texture) and it’s okay if the edges have cracked. Remove from the oven. Using the end of a spatula, gently press the indents again (some of them might have puffed up).
- Allow the cookies to cool on the trays for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks and allow them to cool completely before filling.
- Make the filling.
- Place the milk, boiling water, brown sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla and peppermint in a small saucepan.
- Dissolve the cornflour/starch in the cold water, then whisk through the other ingredients.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture starts to gently simmer, stirring regularly. Once the sauce thickens remove from the heat.
- Spoon the chocolate peppermint filling into the cookies. Then sprinkle with crushed candy canes or your favourite sprinkles.
- Store in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition per serve
- Standard |
- Dairy Free |
- Gluten Free
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Alana Scott
In 2013, Alana was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. She also suffers from coeliac disease, is allergic to nuts and is intolerant to dairy products. This means she understands how difficult it can be to cook with multiple food intolerances. Her exp... Read more
Joanna Baker (APD)
Joanna is a foodie, an accredited practising dietitian and a registered nurse, who is passionate about digestive health. She now works exclusively in IBS and food intolerance in her Melbourne based private practice Everyday Nutrition. Joanna works alongsi... Read more
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