Description
Deliciously spiced gingerbread cookies filled with a gooey maple syrup center, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- Maple syrup for filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Create a thumbprint in the center of each ball and fill with a drizzle of maple syrup.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week. The dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg