Cranberry Gingerbread Thumbprints

Cranberry Gingerbread Thumbprints: A Festive Treat for the Holidays
Looking for a delicious and festive treat to serve during the holidays? Look no further than these Cranberry Gingerbread Thumbprints! This delightful dessert combines the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread with the tart sweetness of cranberries, making it the perfect addition to any holiday spread.

To make these Cranberry Gingerbread Thumbprints, you'll need the following ingredients:

- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water

To start, preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the molasses and egg yolk, and mix until well combined. Gradually add in the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the center of each ball. In a small saucepan, combine the dried cranberries, granulated sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the cranberries have softened and the mixture has thickened slightly.
Spoon a small amount of the cranberry mixture into each indentation in the dough balls. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly browned. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These Cranberry Gingerbread Thumbprints are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, with a tart burst of cranberry in every bite. They're sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering, and they're easy enough to make that you can whip up a batch whenever the mood strikes. So why not give them a try and see for yourself how delicious they are?
Type: Dessert, Cookies

Ingredients:

- All-purpose flour
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar
- Molasses
- Egg yolk
- Ground ginger
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground cloves
- Salt
- Dried cranberries
- Granulated sugar
- Water