Description
Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect festive treat that combines a soft, chewy gingerbread base with a sweet jam-filled center. These delightful cookies evoke cozy holiday memories and are sure to impress at any gathering. With warm spices like ginger and cinnamon, they make an irresistible addition to your dessert table. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite jams, these cookies are bound to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup jam or preserves (your choice)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, and cinnamon.
- 3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4. Beat in the egg yolk until fully incorporated.
- 5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing for soft cookies.
- 6. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto a lined baking sheet; create indentations in each ball with your thumb.
- 7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; fill each cookie with jam while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 13mg