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Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies with Cranberry Jam

Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies with Cranberry Jam Bliss

These Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies with Cranberry Jam offer a delightful mix of spices and tartness, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling
  • 1 cup cranberry jam
For Rolling
  • 1/4 cup additional granulated sugar

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add molasses, egg, and vanilla to the butter and sugar mixture; mix until fully combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; the dough should be slightly sticky.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Scoop out portions of dough, roll them into balls, and coat lightly in granulated sugar.
  8. Place the sugared balls on baking sheets and press your thumb into each to create a thumbprint.
  9. Fill each thumbprint with cranberry jam generously.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden; allow cooling on sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overbaking and chill the dough for perfect shaping.

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