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gluten-free Homemade ginger cookies

Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients
  

Cookies Ingredients

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose 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
  • 4 teaspoons cream
  • ½ teaspoon molasses
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil optional

White Chocolate Drizzle Ingredients

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

Instructions
 

Cookie Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
  • In mixer bowl, beat butter and brown sugar for 3 minutes. Add molasses, and beat until combined. Add in egg, and beat another 3- 4 minutes, scraping bowl frequently.
  • Stir in dry ingredients, and mix just until combined.
  • 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 8-10 minutes. As soon as they come out of the oven, use a small glass to make a slight indentation in the top of each one. 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, 4 teaspoons cream, 1 teaspoon molasses, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon until completely melted and smooth. Scoop half 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 cream until completely melted and smooth. Carefully drizzle over cookies, and allow to set for 30 minutes.

Notes

Store in airtight container in the fridge.