Apricot Jam Dot Cookies

I admit that I am a recovered cookie-aholic.  Well, sort of.  Now I eat healthy cookies instead of the junky ones.  Sometimes nothing satisfies like a cookie.  These little jewels will provide the perfect afternoon treat to accompany a hot cup of green tea.  I love to vary the flavors with different all-fruit jams. Apricot was what I was craving today...mmm....

Apricot Jam Dot Cookies   Gluten free

Makes about 18 cookies

1 cup gluten free rolled oats

1 cup Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Baking Flour

1 cup almond meal (I like Trader Joe's brand)

1/4 cup grape seed oil

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup orange juice

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch sea salt

1 jar all-fruit apricot jam

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the jam. Mix well. Scoop up one rounded teaspoon of dough. Use wet hands to form a ball and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press your thumb or finger in the center to make a little indentation. Repeat with remaining dough. Fill the centers with apricot jam. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack. Cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to a week.