Chocolate, Almond & Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Step 1

Position a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet(s) with parchment paper.

Step 2

Grind chocolate in a food processor using on/off pulses until coarsely ground. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add cocoa, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir until blended. With an electric mixer on low, then medium speed, add eggs, then honey, oil and vanilla and beat until combined. Beat in all-purpose and whole-wheat flour, then cranberries and 2/3 cup almonds until thoroughly incorporated. (The dough will be stiff.)

Step 3

Divide the dough into quarters. Roll each quarter into a 9-inch "log." Slice the log into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball. Place the remaining 2/3 cup chopped almonds on a small plate. Roll each ball in the nuts, pressing as needed to help them adhere. Place about 1 1/2 inches apart on a prepared baking sheet. Press a well into the center of each cookie with a thumb. Fill with about 1/2 teaspoon jam.

Step 4

Bake the cookies on the center rack, one pan at a time, until firm when pressed near the edge, 8 to 12 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool to room temperature.