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Honey Almond Cookies

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By Snejana Andreeva

on May 19, 2021, Updated Jan 04, 2026

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These 🍯 Honey Almond Cookies are out of this world good and great for so many dietary lifestyles. They use just 3 ingredients and are gluten-free , dairy-free, and plant-based. Plus, they are low in sugar, with just 2 tablespoons of honey, divided into 18 cookies! I love topping these cookies with an extra drizzle of honey, powdered sugar, and some crushed almonds or walnuts. Please feel free to add anything you wish to these 🍪 cookies, as the options are endless.

  • Why You’ll Love Honey Almond Cookies
  • How to Prepare
  • Nonna’s Tip 👩‍🍳
  • Variations and Substitutions for Honey Almond Cookies
  • Similar Recipes
  • Best Served With
  • Common Questions
  • Honey Almond Cookies Recipe

Why You’ll Love Honey Almond Cookies

With just 🍎 apple purée or mashed bananas, honey, and almond flour, these cookies are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and packed with the nutritional benefits of almonds. Their soft, chewy , and fluffy texture makes them a satisfying treat, while the option to customize with add-ins like 🍫 chocolate chips, coconut or dried fruits lets you play with textures and flavors too. Feel free to add a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg here too for some major 🍂 fall flavors.

How to Prepare

🌡️ Preheat the oven to 350F (177C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper .

🍎 In a bowl , add the apple purée (or mashed bananas) and honey, and then stir together.

🥄 Next, stir in the almond flour until everything is incorporated into a nice cookie-like batter.

🌀 Roll the dough into 18 small, equal-size balls. Then place them on the baking sheet, leaving 1 to 2 inches between the cookies.

🔥 Bake until the cookie tops are brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!

Nonna’s Tip 👩‍🍳

While the cookies are cooling , top with crushed almonds or walnuts.

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Variations and Substitutions for Honey Almond Cookies

  1. I prefer the texture of blanched almond flour (a superfine flour made from almonds with the skins removed), but regular almond flour is fine as well.
  2. Add flavorings to the batter, such as vanilla or almond extract, cinnamon , and 🍋 lemon or orange zest.
  3. If you’d like these to be a bit sweeter , add a bit more honey or 🍁maple syrup to the batter.
  4. Right before serving, place them on a platter and drizzle with extra 🍯 honey and/or some powdered sugar as well.
  5. Feel free to modify the ingredient quantities: more apple or 🍌 bananas will make the cookies more moist .

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Best Served With

  • Serve these as part of a holiday cookie box with other delicious cookies, such as my Apple Cookies Recipe , Italian Amaretti Cookies , and Honey Cookies .
  • Serve with a coffee or tea as an afternoon pick-me-up.

Common Questions

If the dough is too sticky, you can chill it in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to make it easier to roll into balls.

To make these cookies vegan, simply replace the honey with agave or maple syrup.

You can certainly use store bought apple sauce or make your own apple puree by peeling, coring, and cubing your favorite variety of apples. Add to a saucepan with a few tablespoons of water and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until soft. Use a fork, a potato masher, or a blender to mash the cooked apples into a smooth puree.

You can add chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruits, or spices like cinnamon or vanilla extract to enhance the flavor and texture of the cookies.

While 1 cup of flour weighs 160g in my kitchen, it might weigh anywhere from 120 to 180g in your kitchen and there’s a few reasons for that. The weight of ingredients may vary due to the brand of ingredients, the brand and style (wet vs dry) of measuring cups and spoons, and the technique for measuring into cups: scooping and leveling versus spooning the ingredients into the cup measure. For best results, go by the weight listed in the recipe.

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Equipment

  • ▢ Measuring Cups + Spoons
  • ▢ Baking Sheet
  • ▢ Parchment Paper
  • ▢ Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

  • ▢ ¾ cup apple purée , or 2 ripe bananas (1 cup mashed)
  • ▢ 2 tablespoons honey , or agave
  • ▢ 2 ½ cups almond flour , preferably blanched

Instructions

  • ▢ Preheat the oven to 350F (177C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
  • ▢ In a bowl, add the apple purée (or mashed bananas) and honey, and give it a stir. Then stir in the almond flour until everything is incorporated into a nice cookie-like batter.
  • ▢ Roll the dough into 18 small, equal-size balls and place on the baking sheet, leaving 1 to 2 inches between the cookies. Bake until the cookie tops are brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!

My Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Lemon Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

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By Snejana Andreeva

on Dec 15, 2022, Updated Nov 08, 2023

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My lemon cheesecake thumbprint cookies melt in your mouth . This recipe is one of those recipes that you’ll need to triple, because it’s THAT good. 🍋Whether you’re a lemon lover or simply looking for a unique and delicious cookie, these Lemon Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies are a must-try. They’re perfect for any occasion, from a casual afternoon tea to a fancy dessert spread.

  • Why You’ll Love Lemon Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies
  • How to Prepare
  • Nonna’s Tip 🍋
  • Lemon Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies Variations and Substitutions
  • Other Holiday Recipes
  • More Holiday Cookies
  • Common Questions
  • Lemon Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Why You’ll Love Lemon Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

These lemon cheesecake thumbprint cookies are ideal for anyone who cannot tolerate 🥚 eggs as they are completely egg-free . The dough takes 5 minutes to whip up, so these cookies are easy enough for anyone who is not even a baker. They’re only 5 ingredients , which you probably already have on hand. I can honestly say that this is one of those cookie recipes that you cannot get enough of.

How to Prepare

🥣 Use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a hand-held mixer and bowl to cream butter and cream cheese for about 2 minutes until smooth.

🍋 Add sugar and lemon extract and mix until smooth . Then add flour, and mix until a sticky dough forms. Scrape down the sides to fully incorporate any remaining flour.

🧊 Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.

🥄 Remove dough from the refrigerator, use a small ice-cream scooper to portion the cookies, rolling each in a touch of flour to prevent sticking.

🍓 Place rolled cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper . Flatten each with your thumb, creating an indent, and add a teaspoon of preferred jam/preserve to the center.

🔥 Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the lemon cheesecake thumbprint cookies for 13-15 minutes or until the edges are light and golden brown .

❄️ Allow the cookies to cool completely and optionally dust with icing sugar. They can be stored at room temperature for up to a week.

Nonna’s Tip 🍋

You MUST refrigerate the cookie dough for at least one hour and you have to use a touch of flour to roll each one as they will stick.

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Lemon Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies Variations and Substitutions

  • Try adding a decorative topping like chopped nuts or a sprinkle of coarse sugar for holiday decoration.
  • I have not tried this recipe with gluten-free flour , but feel free to experiment with a gluten-free 1-1 replacement and let me know how it goes!
  • Instead of lemon extract , you could try almond, vanilla, orange or another you have on hand.
  • Feel free to experiment with different jams or preserves , for example, you could use strawberry, raspberry, apricot or even marmalade.
  • You could try dairy-free or vegan alternatives to the butter and cream cheese if you or your guests have allergies.

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Common Questions

Feel free to use any jam or preserve you enjoy. I love fig or apricot but you are more than welcome to use any you have on hand.

The lemon extract is optional so don’t worry if you don’t have any on hand. You can also use pure vanilla extract, or almond extract, or leave them plain. Or, if you don’t have pure lemon extract, but still want the flavor, you can also use the zest of a lemon in the recipe.

You MUST refrigerate the cookie dough for at least one hour and you have to use a touch of flour to roll each one as they will stick.

Feel free to freeze the cookie dough tightly wrapped for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and shape as usual.

The cream cheese and butter must be softened in order for the cookies to bake correctly.

You can use salted or unsalted butter. I have made them with both and both results are delicious.

While 1 cup of flour weighs 160g in my kitchen, it might weigh anywhere from 120 to 180g in your kitchen and there’s a few reasons for that. The weight of ingredients may vary due to the brand of ingredients, the brand and style (wet vs dry) of measuring cups and spoons, and the technique for measuring into cups: scooping and leveling versus spooning the ingredients into the cup measure. For best results, go by the weight listed in the recipe.

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Equipment

  • ▢ Measuring Cups + Spoons
  • ▢ Mixing Bowls
  • ▢ Baking Sheet
  • ▢ Parchment Paper

Ingredients

  • ▢ ½ cup cream cheese , softened
  • ▢ ½ cup white sugar
  • ▢ 1 stick softened salted butter
  • ▢ 1.5 teaspoons lemon extract , optional if you don’t have any on hand
  • ▢ 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour , + 2 extra tablespoons for rolling the balls
  • ▢ 18 teaspoons jam , I used fig preserve

Instructions

  • ▢ In a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, cream the butter and cream cheese together for about 2 minutes or until smooth. You can also use a hand-held mixer and a bowl as well.
  • ▢ Once creamy, add the sugar and lemon extract and mix until smooth. Add in the flour and mix until a sticky dough forms. If there’s any flour on the sides, you can scrape it down and mix again until fully incorporated.
  • ▢ Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour. After an hour, take out the dough, remove the plastic and use a small ice-cream scooper to scoop out the cookies. I scoop each cookie, roll it in a touch of flour as it will stick to your hands if you don’t.
  • ▢ Repeat this step for all 18 cookies. Place each rolled cookie onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press each one down with your thumb to make an indent. Add a teaspoon of any jam/preserve you like to the middle.
  • ▢ Preheat the oven to 350F and bake until the edges are light and golden brown. This should take 13-15 minutes depending on the oven.
  • ▢ Let them cool completely and optionally dust with icing sugar. These are perfectly stored at room-temp for up to a week.

My Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Honey Almond Cookies

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups + Spoons
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup apple purée or 2 ripe bananas (1 cup mashed)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or agave
  • 2 ½ cups almond flour preferably blanched

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F (177C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
  • In a bowl, add the apple purée (or mashed bananas) and honey, and give it a stir. Then stir in the almond flour until everything is incorporated into a nice cookie-like batter.
  • Roll the dough into 18 small, equal-size balls and place on the baking sheet, leaving 1 to 2 inches between the cookies. Bake until the cookie tops are brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!

Video

Nutrition

Honey Almond Cookies https://themodernnonna.com/honey-almond-cookies/ May 19, 2021