Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delectable Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies. Soft and chewy, each cookie is infused with warm spices and topped with a luscious jam filling, creating a perfect balance of flavor. The delightful aroma of ginger and molasses fills your home, making them an irresistible treat for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cookies are sure to bring joy to your celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup jam or fruit preserves (raspberry or apricot recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in molasses and egg yolk until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto baking sheets; create thumbprints in each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; cool on wire racks.
- Once cooled, fill each thumbprint with jam.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg