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Gingerbear Thumbprint Cookies

Gingerbear Thumbprint Cookies

Cost $10, save $5

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  • 95 Min
  • 30 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Cookie Base

    • 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
    • 1/3 cup white sugar, plus more for rolling
    • 1/3 cup molasses
    • 🥚 1 large egg, at room temperature
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

  • Filling

    • 4 ounces white chocolate, roughly chopped
    • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
    • 1/2 teaspoon molasses
    • 1 pinch ground ginger
    • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
    • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
    • 🧂 1 pinch salt

  • Decoration

    • 2 tablespoons melting candy coating, such as Wilton

STEPS

1

Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.

2

Cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in molasses, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Add flour, spices, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cloves, and allspice. Mix on low speed until just combined.

3

Roll 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball, coat in sugar, and assemble with smaller balls for ears. Repeat for all dough and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

4

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

5

Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, indent the center with a spoon, and cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

6

Prepare the filling by melting white chocolate with cream, molasses, spices, and salt in the microwave. Stir until smooth and fill cookie indentations.

7

Melt candy coating and pipe eyes and noses onto cookies. Let set before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

126

Calories

  • 2
    Protein
  • 18
    Carbs
  • 5
    Fats

💡 Refrigerating dough makes it easier to handle.Use a piping bag for cleaner decoration.Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.