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Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies with Butter Rum Filling

December 7, 2015 by Erin 55 Comments

Gingerbread thumbprint cookies with butter rum filling . I LOVE these - so chewy and delicious for the holidays!

It’s cookie season!  I was excited to share these pretty little thumbprint cookies.  Thumbprints are so versatile because you can use pretty much any cookie dough and filling, so there are endless flavor combinations to be had.

Gingerbread thumbprint cookies with butter rum filling . I LOVE these - so chewy and delicious for the holidays!

To make these extra simple, I started with a box mix.  I have no shame in reaching for a cookie or cake mix for recipes that I want to keep as fast and easy as possible.  They are fun to use when experimenting with flavors also because they cut your prep time in half.  I like the Krusteaz gingerbread mix because the cookie is super soft and chewy and the molasses flavor is mild, which is great for those who aren’t into a super spicy cookie.

Gingerbread thumbprint cookies with butter rum filling . I LOVE these - so chewy and delicious for the holidays!

I filled these cookies with a smooth buttery rum filling – they just scream Christmas.

Gingerbread thumbprint cookies with butter rum filling . I LOVE these - so chewy and delicious for the holidays!

I rolled the dough balls in coarse sugar sprinkles and raw brown sugar before baking.  It added a pleasant sugary crunch to each bite.

Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies with Butter Rum Filling
5.0 from 3 reviews
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Author: Erin Browne
Prep time: 7 mins
Cook time: 9 mins
Total time: 16 mins
Serves: 34-36 cookies
Ingredients
  • FOR THE COOKIES:
  • 1 box Krusteaz gingerbread cookie mix, or similar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 stick butter, softened to room temperature
  • Coarse sugar sprinkles or raw brown sugar, for rolling (optional)
  • FOR THE FILLING:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons of dark rum
  • ½ stick of butter, softened to room temperature
Instructions
  1. FOR THE COOKIES:
  2. Preheat oven to 350F
  3. Prepare cookie dough according to mix instructions (this will use the butter and egg if using a Krusteaz mix)
  4. Use a small cookie scoop (approx 2 tsp per cookie) to form dough balls. If desired, roll the balls in coarse sugar sprinkles or raw brown sugar.
  5. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Make indention in the center of each ball using your thumb or the handle of a spatula.
  6. Bake 7-10 minutes until edges are lightly brown and dough starts to crackle.
  7. Remove from oven. If indentations have filled in while baking, use your finger to press them back down while cookies are still hot.
  8. Cool on cooling rack.
  9. FOR THE FILLING:
  10. Whisk together all ingredients until smooth. It should be the consistency of a thin frosting. If filling is too thick, add additional rum a few drops at a time to thin. If your filling is too thin, add additional powdered sugar 1 tsp at a time to thicken.
  11. Spoon small amounts of filling into indentations. Top with additional sugar or sprinkles if desired. Allow to set and then store in airtight container.
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 Krusteaz Cookie Mix & Holiday Giveaway

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You can win your own prize pack of cookie mixes and fun kitchen items from Krusteaz!  One reader will win two boxes EACH of the cookie mixes shown above: butter vanilla sugar, gingerbread, oatmeal scotchie, shortbread, and snickerdoodle.  In addition, the prize pack will contain some other fun items like an apron, tote bag, holiday cookie cutters, and a frosting decorating pen!

The giveaway runs from now until Monday, December 14th at 11:59pm Eastern.  Winner will be contacted via email!

Here’s how to enter:

  1. Leave a comment on this post and tell me your favorite Christmas cookie! – mandatory
  2. Follow @ebrowniebites (me!) and @krusteaz on Instagram – optional for an extra entry.  Leave an additional comment telling me you’ve followed both accounts or are already a follower!
  3. Tweet about this giveaway!  Make sure to tag @erinbrowne and link to this blog post.  Here’s a shortened link to use: http://goo.gl/IL6cxF   – optional for an extra entry.  Leave an additional comment with a link to your tweet!
  4. Subscribe to our email updates!  Find the sign-up box in the sidebar. – optional for an extra entry.  Leave an additional comment telling me you’ve subscribed or that you are already a subscriber!

Good luck everyone!!

Gingerbread thumbprint cookies with butter rum filling . I LOVE these - so chewy and delicious for the holidays!

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Gingerbread thumbprint cookies with butter rum filling . I LOVE these - so chewy and delicious for the holidays!

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Comments

  1. Cheryl McEnery says

    December 11, 2017 at 6:53 pm

    Can I use the 21oz Betty Crocker cookie mix to make these? Would I have to alter any ingredients?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      December 11, 2017 at 10:46 pm

      Yes! Instead of using the butter and egg listed in my ingredients, just prepare the Betty Crocker mix as directed on the box, and then proceed with the butter rum filling ingredients and instructions as written. :)

      Reply
  2. rajee says

    December 15, 2015 at 1:57 am

    Follow @ebrowniebites (me!) and @krusteaz on Instagram as rajeespot

    Reply
    • samantha hartman says

      December 17, 2015 at 12:44 am

      Did you ever make the frosting and it was chunky? I thought I waited long enough for the butter, but maybe not? What do you think? Thank you!

      Reply
  3. rajee says

    December 15, 2015 at 1:57 am

    https://twitter.com/momsfocus/status/676642058849808385

    Reply
  4. rajee says

    December 15, 2015 at 1:44 am

    Ginger cookies

    Reply
  5. Rachel Freer says

    December 14, 2015 at 11:55 pm

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/mom2boys51/status/676611351146397697

    Reply
  6. Rachel Freer says

    December 14, 2015 at 11:54 pm

    I follow both on Instagram – mom2boys51

    Reply
  7. Rachel Freer says

    December 14, 2015 at 11:53 pm

    Sugar cookies with icing are my favorite Christmas cookie.

    Reply
  8. Penny Snyder says

    December 14, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    Love frosted sugar cut out cookies!!

    Reply
  9. Robin says

    December 14, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    I like to have oatmeal raisin cookies.

    Reply
  10. Susan Smith says

    December 14, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    My favorite Christmas cookie is Sugar Cookies

    Reply
  11. Francine Anchondo says

    December 14, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    I like sugar cookies

    Reply
  12. beth shepherd says

    December 14, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    My favorite Christmas cookie is the good ole sugar cookie. Its a classic for a reason. Thank you!

    Reply
  13. Carolyn Daley says

    December 14, 2015 at 12:07 am

    My favorite type of cookies for this time of year are snickerdoodles.

    Reply
  14. Breanne says

    December 13, 2015 at 8:33 pm

    I like sugar cookies.

    Reply
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    December 13, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    I subscribe to your email updates!

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    December 13, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/davisesq212/status/676174769260240896

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    December 13, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    I follow Follow @ebrowniebites and @krusteaz on Instagram

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  18. Claudia Davis says

    December 13, 2015 at 6:57 pm

    My favorite Christmas cookie is gingerbread!

    Reply
  19. shawna says

    December 13, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    My fav is peanut butter cookies.

    Reply
  20. Erica B. says

    December 13, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    I like chocolate chip.

    Reply
  21. susan smoaks says

    December 12, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    i am an email subscriber

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  22. susan smoaks says

    December 12, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    gingerbread cookies are my favorite Christmas cookies. i love them.

    Reply
  23. Kristi C says

    December 12, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    My favorite Christmas cookie is Snickerdoodles.

    Reply
  24. Jennifer R says

    December 12, 2015 at 1:29 am

    My favorite Christmas cookie is chocolate crinkle cookies.

    Reply
  25. Denise W says

    December 12, 2015 at 12:09 am

    I love a good old-fashioned gingerbread man. Nom.

    Reply
  26. Lisa V. says

    December 11, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    My favorite is oatmeal raisin.

    Reply
  27. Ashley C says

    December 11, 2015 at 8:45 am

    I like chocolate chip cookies and brown sugar cookies with browned butter icing!

    Reply
  28. Becca says

    December 10, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    I was already a follower of you and Krusteaz on instagram as sbshortie

    Reply
  29. Becca says

    December 10, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    I love chocolate crinkle cookies. They are so delicious.

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    December 10, 2015 at 6:17 am

    Ginger cookies are my favorite

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  32. Stephanie Liske says

    December 10, 2015 at 12:45 am

    I love Oreo Cookie Balls! :D

    Reply
  33. McKim says

    December 9, 2015 at 7:53 pm

    I love date pinwheel cookies.

    Reply
  34. Cheryl says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    Already subscribed to Brownie Bites Blog email updates.

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    December 9, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    Already following ebrowniebites and krusteaz on Instagram {cherylfahling}.

    Reply
  36. Cheryl says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    My favorite Christmas cookies are Italian Wedding Cookies (aka Cocoa Wedding Cakes or Snowball Cookies).

    Reply
  37. Rachel says

    December 8, 2015 at 11:52 pm

    I loooove snickerdoodle cookies!!!

    Reply
  38. Danielle says

    December 8, 2015 at 11:50 pm

    My favorite Christmas cookie is snickerdoodles

    Reply
  39. tracy davis says

    December 8, 2015 at 9:41 pm

    My favorite cookie is a sugar cookie with frosting and sprinkles.

    Reply
  40. Tari Lawson says

    December 8, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    My favorite Christmas cookie is gingerbread.

    Reply
  41. Debbi Wellenstein says

    December 8, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    My favorite Christmas cookie is my favorite anytime cookie-chocolate chip!

    Reply
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    December 8, 2015 at 10:02 am

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    December 8, 2015 at 10:00 am

    I follow both on instagram @calvadeana

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  45. deana says

    December 8, 2015 at 9:59 am

    My favorite holiday cookie is Gingerbread Men!

    Reply
  46. Denise S says

    December 8, 2015 at 9:40 am

    My favorite Christmas cookie is sugar cookies with frosting.

    Reply
  47. Brittney House says

    December 8, 2015 at 1:38 am

    I love red and green chocolate chip cookies.

    Reply
  48. Shannon says

    December 7, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    I like the peanut butter cookies with chocolate kisses.

    Reply
  49. Lynne Marie says

    December 7, 2015 at 11:01 pm

    Gingerbread cookies are my favorite holiday ones.

    Reply
  50. jules m. says

    December 7, 2015 at 10:51 pm

    i love milk chocolate macadamia lace cookies, but i have no idea how to make them!

    Reply
  51. Alyce Poalillo says

    December 7, 2015 at 5:25 pm

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  52. Alyce Poalillo says

    December 7, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    I love those butter spritz cookies with colored sugar.

    Reply
  53. Kara @ K&R Adventures says

    December 7, 2015 at 10:07 am

    My favorite Christmas cookie? There are these amazing sugar cookies that I used to get every year for Christmas at my former employer. They were the perfect pillowy soft melty sugar cookies with the best icing on top! I refused to share those bad boys with anyone.

    Reply

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