Description
Carrot Spice Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect autumn treat, combining soft, spiced cookie dough with a delightful jam-filled center. These cookies bring warmth and nostalgia with every bite, making them ideal for gatherings or cozy afternoons at home. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup freshly grated carrots
- ½ cup jam or preserves (raspberry or apricot recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in ground cinnamon and ground ginger until well combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots.
- Gradually add flour until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls and place them on a lined baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Using your thumb, create an indentation in each ball and fill with jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg