Combining soft molasses cookies and jam thumbprints in this cookie mashup creates a cookie that is perfect for cold days. Warm spices, such as ginger, cinnamon, and cloves infuse the dough alongside molasses. Any type of jam will work but for the most vibrant color and texture, opt for strawberry, raspberry, or apricot preserves, which still have bits of fruit in the jam.
Notes from the Food & Wine Test Kitchen
Be sure to stir the jam or preserves before using so it has a more natural spread in the thumbprint.
Make ahead
Refrigerate the molasses cookie dough for up to three days before adding the jam. Frozen, unfilled thumbprint cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to three months. Simply fill the cookies with jam and bake them from frozen whenever you need a sweet treat.
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