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Festive Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies with White Chocolate Spiced Filling: A Holiday Favorite

Festive Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies with White Chocolate Spiced Filling

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Get ready to indulge in the warmth of the holidays with Festive Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies filled with a luscious White Chocolate Spiced Filling. These delightful cookies are perfect for cookie exchanges, cozy gatherings, or simply enjoying with a warm cup of cocoa at home. Each bite features the inviting flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses, complemented by a creamy white chocolate filling that adds a festive flair to your dessert table. With an easy-to-follow recipe, these cookies are suitable for bakers of all skill levels and make for a stunning centerpiece during holiday celebrations.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (or ¼ cup + 2 tbsp SPLENDA® blend)
  • 2 tbsp packed light brown sugar (or SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend)
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (for dusting, or SPLENDA® blend)
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 4½ tsp milk
  • 1 tsp molasses
  • ⅛ tsp ground ginger
  • ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 dashes ground nutmeg
  • ⅓ cup white chocolate chips for drizzling
  • 2 tsp milk for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the molasses and egg; mix until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
  4. Roll dough into small balls about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on the prepared cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb or a spoon to create an indentation in each ball.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for about 12–15 minutes or until edges are firm but centers are soft. Let cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  6. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and milk. Heat in short bursts until melted; stir until smooth. Mix in molasses, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully blended.
  7. Once cookies have cooled completely, fill each indentation with the white chocolate spiced filling using a spoon or piping bag.
  8. In another bowl, melt additional white chocolate chips with milk for drizzling. Once melted, use a fork to drizzle over filled cookies.
  • Author: Emma Moyer
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Holiday treats

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg
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