Soft Ginger-Molasses Thumbprints

Soft Ginger-Molasses Thumbprints

Soft and chewy ginger-molasses cookies with a perfectly spiced flavor, topped with a sweet filling in the center for a delightful thumbprint treat. heck out my blog for cooking essentials—and browse this category: https://amzn.to/47XA8Ne

Ingredients

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground clove
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup molasses
• Granulated sugar (for rolling)
• Cranberry jam or preserves (for filling)

Instructions

1. Whisk dry ingredients. Cream butter and brown sugar; beat in egg and molasses.
2. Mix in dry ingredients on low. Scoop 1-Tbsp balls, roll in sugar, and place on sheets.
3. Bake at 350°F for 8–9 minutes.
4. While warm, press a shallow “well” (thumb or back of measuring spoon). Cool; fill with jam.