Jam-Filled Gingerbread Cookies

Jam-Filled Gingerbread Cookies: A Delicious Holiday Treat
Looking for a festive and delicious treat to serve during the holidays? Look no further than these Jam-Filled Gingerbread Cookies! These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, with a soft and chewy texture that will leave you wanting more.

To make these cookies, you will need the following ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup salted_butter" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline;">unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup jam (any flavor)

To start, preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the molasses and egg, and mix until well combined. Gradually add in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form the dough into 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 cookie. Fill each indentation with a small spoonful of jam.
Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown and set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These Jam-Filled Gingerbread Cookies are the perfect holiday treat for any occasion. They are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, thanks to the combination of warm spices and sweet jam. Serve them with a cup of hot cocoa or a glass of milk for the ultimate holiday indulgence.
Type: Dessert, Cookies

Ingredients:

- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Ground ginger
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground cloves
- Unsalted butter
- Brown sugar
- Molasses
- Egg
- Jam

Cooking Tips:

- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to ensure that all of the cookies are the same size.
- Make sure to leave enough space between the cookies on the baking sheet to allow for spreading.
- If the dough is too sticky to work with, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before shaping into balls.
Enjoy these delicious Jam-Filled Gingerbread Cookies with your loved ones this holiday season!