Low carb chocolate thumbprint cookies with a low sugar caramel filling topped with a drizzle of sugar-free chocolate. Enjoy a sweet treat without affecting your insulin levels. Each cookie is approximately 7 carbs each.
I hope you have room on your cookie platter this holiday season to add these low carb chocolate thumbprint cookies! I’ve made these babies twice already tweaking the recipe the second time to get it just right!
It’s hard to tell that these cookies are sugar-free and grain-free!
Although these chocolaty caramel cookies are sugar-free and grain-free they certainly don’t lack in flavor. Even the most discriminating palate will appreciate these lower carb treats!
The first time I made these my caramel sauce came out perfect, and then when I made this batch I couldn’t replicate the same creamy consistency.
Sad face. I was going nuts trying to get the caramel sauce to thicken and not separate. It tasted delicious, but it was not smooth and pretty.
I went through a lot of butter trying to figure out what the issue was. The only thing I can think of is that possibly using organic butter breaks down at a different melting point (?).
Low Carb Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with a tasty sugar-free caramel sauce!
To make the caramel sauce I browned butter to get that nutty flavor, then added cream and sweetener. That’s it. I’ll be working on it again (when I get more butter!), and hopefully find the perfect combination.
In the meantime, I did find a fantastic low sugar salted caramel sauce over at Sugar-Free Mom’s site.
Laughing because she had the same challenge trying to make a great tasting sugar-free caramel sauce, but she mastered it! I halved her batch and still have plenty leftover for another treat if I don’t keep sampling it!
Check you the NEW sugar-free chocolate bar I used in this recipe!
Oh, I also found another sugar-free chocolate from Trader Joe’s that is AWESOME! My daughter and her boyfriend got me hooked on Simply Lite Dark Chocolate. It melts into a nice smooth consistency without adding any fat to it and it’s not a bad price either. I think I paid $1.99 for 100 grams.
Low Carb Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with Caramel Filling
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Ellie Augustin
December 5, 2016 at 8:30 amOh those look so yummy and I love that it’s low carb! These are calling my name. I might give them a try this weekend.Thanks so much for sharing.
Sandra Shaffer
December 5, 2016 at 9:46 pmEnjoy, Ellie and thank you for stopping by!
Melanie
December 5, 2016 at 9:17 amI usually do a sugar cookie and peppermint combo, but this one looks great, too!
Sandra Shaffer
December 5, 2016 at 9:47 pmOhh, you just gave me an idea to try a chocolate and peppermint combo!
Debi at Life Currents
December 5, 2016 at 1:34 pmThese look great! I love that they are low carb too – I can use all the help I can get during cookie season!
Sandra Shaffer
December 5, 2016 at 9:47 pmRight! Plus, there are so many folks that need to watch their sugar intake, so these are safe to share with everyone!
Bam's Kitchen
December 5, 2016 at 3:46 pmOh these look so good and from your ingredient list sound like my next cookie recipe to give a try. Just wondering do you have to hide your cookies in the freezer under the broccoli too? LOL Just pinned!
Sandra Shaffer
December 5, 2016 at 9:49 pmWhen my son was at home, most definitely had some good hiding places. Now I can only blame my husband for eating all the cookies 😉
Emily
December 5, 2016 at 4:05 pmLove these thumbprint cookies. My Mother in law makes them, but not low carb. These are a great alternative!
Sandra Shaffer
December 5, 2016 at 9:50 pmThanks, Emily! I like to have a couple of options. I can eat pretty much anything, but I know a lot of folks that need to limit their sugar intake.
Emily @ Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt
December 5, 2016 at 5:34 pmI love the combination of chocolate and caramel, so delicious!
Jolina
December 5, 2016 at 6:07 pmChocolate and caramel is always a wonderful combination! And it’s great that these cookies are healthier versions too.
Nicole Burkholder
December 5, 2016 at 10:41 pmWhat a fun (and healthier) flavor combo- these are great for cookie exchanges!
Sarah
December 5, 2016 at 10:59 pmYummmm chocolate plus caramel is a match made in heaven!
Michelle Myers
December 6, 2016 at 5:18 amThis healthier take on a fave flavor combination is perfect! Thanks for the idea, adding to my holiday baking!!!!
Theresa Sutton
December 6, 2016 at 5:56 amYou had me at low carb and then when I saw how delicious these look, oh man! I need this in my life.
Angela
December 6, 2016 at 6:42 amWhat a treat! I love the caramel chocolate combo so this is my kind of cookie for sure!
Diane
December 6, 2016 at 11:49 amThese look great. It’ll make a great addition to the regulars that I always bake each year. Chocolate and caramel.
2pots2cook
December 13, 2016 at 1:54 amHello Sandra, you make me change my “to bake” list this year 🙂 Thank you and have a pleasant day !
KELLY
May 21, 2017 at 1:33 pmTHIS LOOKS SO AMAZING!, LOVE YOUR RECIPES!.