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    Home » Low Carb Keto Recipes

    Low Carb Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

    Published: Jan 19, 2018 Last updated: Apr 5, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Low Carb Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are shortbread cookies filled with a delicious sugar free lemon curd.
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    Low Carb Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies

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    These Low Carb Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are sweet little bites filled with a delicious sugar free lemon curd. I served them up next to a hot cup of Bigelow Lemon Ginger Probiotics Tea to celebrate hot tea month and the feel better goal accomplishments I made over the last year!

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    A little more than a year ago I decided that I was going to get healthy and stay healthy and the way I was going to do that was incorporate exercise and healthy eating habits into my life!

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    Mid-year I decided to go to a low carb lifestyle and that made a huge difference in how I felt! This year, I plan to continue with my lifestyle change and plan to have an improved report for next year. This of course, continues to incorporate the use of my favorite Bigelow Teas!
    Low Carb Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies

    Last year I incorporated more exercise and changed my eating habits. To date, have lost over 30 pounds and have just recently met 51% of my goal!!

    There has been nothing "easy" about it, other than it is easy for me to enjoy the food and drink that I do put into my body. Recipes like these Low Carb Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies, paired with a hot mug of Bigelow Tea help to keep me on track and feeling great about myself.

    Low Carb Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

    When the temps turn as cold as they have here in New York recently, celebrating hot tea month is even more satisfying! I love my tea and drink it throughout the day whether at home or in the office. I love how drinking hot tea not only warms me up, but it also makes me feel good about myself!

    How about you? Have you made lifestyle changes that have made you feel better about yourself or are you thinking about making those changes? Many people choose to do so at the beginning of a new year. Never fear, even though the year has already started, you can still make those changes and reach your goal! While your doing it, enjoy a cup of Bigelow Tea and make a batch of these cookies. Promise, you will feel the immediate results of feeling better about yourself!

    Low Carb Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies

    Low Carb Lemon Thumbprints

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Low Carb Lemon Thumbprint Cookies are shortbread cookies filled with a delicious sugar free lemon curd.
    4.25 from 20 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Keto Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24
    Calories 116 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the cookies:

    • 2 ounces cream cheese room temperature
    • 6 tablespoons butter room temperature
    • ½ cup granulated erythritol sweetener
    • 2 cups almond flour
    • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    For the Lemon Curd

    • ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
    • 1 cup powdered erythritol
    • 3 large eggs
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
    • 2 teaspoons lemon zest

    Instructions
     

    • Make the lemon curd ahead of time and place in refrigerator to chill.

    FOR THE LEMON CURD

    • In a double boiler, whisk together the lemon juice, sugar free sweetener, and eggs until well combined.
    • Cook over medium high heat stirring constantly for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the butter and lemon zest. Stir until combined and creamy. Chill until ready to use.

    FOR THE COOKIES

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter. Mix in the sweetener until well combined.
    • Add the almond flour, coconut flour, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until stiff dough forms.
    • Measure about ¾ tablespoon dough and shape into ball. Place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and put a small indent in dough with thumb.
    • Bake for 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.
    • When ready to serve, place 1 teaspoon lemon curd in center of cookie. Store unused lemon curd in refrigerator.

    Notes

    Updated 4/7/19: You can choose to use powdered or granulated swerve in the cookie dough, whatever your preference is. I have used both and have had good results every time.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 91mgPotassium: 19mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 212IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Keto Lemon Thumbprints, Low Carb Lemon Thumbprints
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    1. Brooke

      April 10, 2020 at 9:51 pm

      Do you think I could get away with just lemon extract?

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      • Shelby Law Ruttan

        April 11, 2020 at 11:01 am

        It depends on what you want to use it in place of. If you want to use lemon extract instead of zest, that should be fine. But lemon juice is essential for the lemon curd. I hope that answers your question. Shelby

        Reply
    2. Angela Mansell

      April 06, 2019 at 10:51 pm

      The cookie recipe says granulated swerve but then the cookie instructions say mix in powdered sugar. So is it granulated swerve or powdered sugar?

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      • Shelby Law Ruttan

        April 07, 2019 at 6:18 am

        Hi Angela, in the recipe it indicates granulated swerve for the cookie dough and powdered swerve for the lemon curd. However, since I posted this recipe, I have used powdered swerve in the cookie instead of granulated and it does work.

        Reply
    3. Jonell

      May 15, 2018 at 8:22 pm

      This recipe is DELICIOUS! My son loves key lime pie so we substituted lime for the lemon, and instead of vanilla extract, we used 1/2 tsp rum extract and 1/2 tsp coconut extract. You can use this base cookie recipe for just about any flavor, and also, I absolutely love, love, love that this cookie is soft and chewy. 😀 Thank you for sharing your recipe.

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      • Shelby

        May 16, 2018 at 8:55 pm

        Thank you for sharing Jonell! I love the lime twist too (am a huge fan of lime here also!)

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    4. Michelle

      April 29, 2018 at 11:54 pm

      Which sugar free sweetener do you use? Would Truvia or Pyure work?

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      • Shelby

        April 30, 2018 at 6:22 am

        Yes, I'm sure Pyure would work, I have used that one before. I normally use Swerve granular and powdered. I'm thinking truvia would probably work but I don't recommend the blend as that has sugar in it (if you are trying to completely eliminate sugar).

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    5. Carolyn

      January 26, 2018 at 9:28 pm

      You had me at lemon! I can't wait to try making this recipe!

      Reply
    6. Rebecca | Let's Eat Cake

      January 26, 2018 at 1:00 am

      I love thumbprint cookies and I think these would be super fun to make!

      Reply
    7. Megan @ MegUnprocessed

      January 25, 2018 at 7:46 pm

      Mmmm lemon thumbprint!

      Reply
    8. Courtney Buteau

      January 19, 2018 at 1:43 pm

      These cookies look so delicious! I agree with you, drinking hot tea just makes me feel good. I've been drinking multiple cups this winter! My nana always had cookies with her tea, I need to start doing that more. A nice way to slow down! 🙂 #client

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