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Festive Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies with White Chocolate Spiced Filling

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Get ready to indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Festive Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies with White Chocolate Spiced Filling. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or cozy nights at home, these cookies pair soft gingerbread with a creamy white chocolate spiced filling that will leave everyone craving more. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and ginger and sweetened with molasses, they capture the essence of the season in every bite. Plus, using SPLENDA® blends makes them a guilt-free treat you can enjoy without compromising flavor.

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • 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
  • 2 tsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add molasses and egg; mix well.
  3. Whisk together dry ingredients and gradually incorporate into wet mixture.
  4. Portion dough onto baking sheets, creating thumbprint indents.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are firm.
  6. Melt white chocolate chips with milk; stir in molasses and spices.
  7. Fill cooled cookies with the white chocolate mixture.

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