Description
Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combines the warm spices of ginger and cinnamon with sweet jam. These soft, chewy cookies make the perfect addition to your festive gatherings, spreading joy with every bite. A cherished recipe passed down through generations, they are easy to make and customizable with your favorite fillings. Get ready to create magical moments with these irresistible cookies!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup your favorite jam (raspberry or apricot)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed; mix until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart. Use your thumb to indent each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft. Fill indents with jam while warm.
- Cool completely on wire racks before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg