Almond Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

One cookie that I remember being a favorite on many holiday cookie platters was something called a “peanut butter blossom.” Little more than a peanut butter cookie with a chocolate drop stuck in the center, it appealed to youngsters and those of mature palates alike. When baking for a celiac friend, however, I was at a bit of a loss—how to keep the integrity of this treat while still making it without gluten, and perhaps with a bit of renewed interest? The result was a cookie simply oozing