Description
Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies are the quintessential holiday treat, marrying warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg with a luscious jam filling. Each cookie boasts a crisp exterior and a chewy center that melts in your mouth. Ideal for festive gatherings or cozy evenings, these cookies not only delight with their flavor but also evoke cherished memories of family traditions. Easy to make and visually stunning, they add a festive touch to any dessert platter this season.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ cup of your favorite jam (raspberry or apricot recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared sheets and make thumbprints in each cookie.
- Fill each thumbprint with jam and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 122
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg