Gluten-Free Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies

These spicy little ginger cookies are perfectly complimented by a white chocolate ganache and drizzle.

Try some gluten-free gingerbread thumbprint cookies for yourself.

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Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for Gluten-Free Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies

Gluten-Free Cookies
In a small bowl, whisk together 4 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1 teaspoon salt.
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In mixer bowl, beat ¾ cup room temperature unsalted butter, ¾ cup light brown sugar, and baking soda/spice blend until smooth.
Gluten-Free Cookies
Beat in ½ cup molasses, 1 large room temperature egg, and 2 tablespoons milk. Whip for a minute, and …
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… then beat in 1 teaspoon cider vinegar.
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Stir in 2 cups gluten-free CUP4CUP flour. Cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
gluten-free Christmas Cookies
Line baking sheets with parchment, and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
gluten-free Christmas Cookies
Make very small (3/4 inch) dough balls, and roll in 1/3 cup granulated sugar.
Homemade gluten-free ginger cookies
Place balls 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
Gluten-Free Cookies
Using a small glass, immediately make indentations in the center of each hot cookie.
Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies
Cool in pan for 3 minutes, and …
Gluten-Free Cookies
… then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In small double boiler or microwave, heat 1 cup white chocolate chips 4 teaspoons cream ½ teaspoon molasses 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon. If mixture is too thick to pour, thin with 1 teaspoon coconut oil.
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Pour or scoop half teaspoonful into the indent of each cookie. Allow to set for 30 minutes.
Christmas Cookies
Allow to set for 30 minutes
gluten-free ginger cookies
In small double boiler or microwave, heat 1/3 cup white chocolate chips with 2 teaspoons coconut oil in
30-second intervals until smooth. Stir between each interval, and do NOT over heat.
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Carefully drizzle over cookies, and allow to set for 30 minutes.
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ENJOY!

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Gluten-Free Gingerbread

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 2 cups gluten-free CUP4CUP flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar for rolling

Filling Ingredients

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon cream
  • 1 teaspoon molasses
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil optional for thinning if needed

Drizzle Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil

Instructions
 

Cookie Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  • In mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and baking soda/spice blend until smooth. Beat in molasses, egg, and milk. Whip for a minute, and then beat in vinegar.
  • Stir in gluten-free CUP4CUP flour. Then cover tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Line baking sheet with parchment, and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Make very small (3/4 inch) dough balls, and roll in 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Place balls 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Using a small glass, immediately make indentations in the center of each hot cookie. Cool in pan for 3 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

White Chocolate Ganache Filling Instructions

  • In small double boiler or microwave, heat 1 cup white chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon cream. When melted and smooth, stir in 1 teaspoon molasses and 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and mix completely. If mixture is too thick to pour, thin with 1 teaspoon coconut oil. Pour or scoop ½ teaspoonsful into the indent of each cookie. Allow to set for 30 minutes.

White Chocolate Drizzle Instructions

  • In small double boiler or microwave, heat 1/3 cup white chocolate chips with 2 teaspoons coconut oil in 30-second intervals until completely melted and smooth. Stir between each interval, and do NOT over-heat. Carefully drizzle over cookies, and allow to set for 30 minutes.

Notes

Store in airtight container in the fridge.