gingerbread thumbprints
This is a mix of several great gingerbread cookie recipes. I added the white chocolate glaze for an extra touch! They have become a favorite during my holiday baking. Enjoy!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Definitely add these gingerbread cookies to your Christmas cookie tray. Filled with the spices of the holiday season, they are a soft and chewy molasses cookie. The white chocolate filling adds a bit of flair and sweetness. They'd make tasty (and pretty) gifts, too.
prep time
35 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
yield
Ingredients
- COOKIES
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 - egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- GLAZE:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 ounce vanilla or white chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
How To Make gingerbread thumbprints
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Step 1To make the cookies, mix the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
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Step 2In a separate bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
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Step 3Add molasses and egg; beat well.
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Step 4Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed.
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Step 5Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Step 6Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in the granulated sugar.
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Step 7Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. (These can be refrigerated and baked the next day.)
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Step 8Bake 8 - 10 minutes or until edges of cookies just begin to brown.
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Step 9As soon as the cookie comes out of the oven, make a “thumbprint” in the cookie using the back of a measuring spoon or end of a wooden spoon (or your thumb… but they are hot!).
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Step 10Cool 2 minutes on the cookie sheet before removing to a cooling rack.
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Step 11To make the glaze, combine the butter and white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high, stirring every 15 seconds until smooth.
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Step 12Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and milk until it is drizzling consistency.
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Step 13Fill thumbprints. Put in the fridge or a cool place so the glaze can set.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Cookies
Collection:
Christmas Cookies
Collection:
Christmas Recipes
Keyword:
#Christmas
Keyword:
#cookie
Keyword:
#Gingerbread
Keyword:
#thumbprint
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Flour
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