Description
Delicious molasses thumbprint cookies filled with sweet jam.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup jam or jelly for filling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar.
- Add molasses and egg yolk; mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and spices.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
- Form dough into balls and place on baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in each ball with your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with jam.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use any jam flavor you prefer.
- For a chewy texture, do not overbake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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