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    Food » Cookies 'n Cupcakes » Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies with Butter Rum Filling

    Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies with Butter Rum Filling

    Posted: 12/07/2015 | Last updated: 03/15/2021 by Erin 55 Comments
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    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.

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

    Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies with Butter Rum Filling


    ★★★★★

    5 from 3 reviews

    • Author: Erin Browne
    • Total Time: 16 mins
    • Yield: 34-36 cookies 1x
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    Ingredients

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    • 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.
    • Prep Time: 7 mins
    • Cook Time: 9 mins

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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!

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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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    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

      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

        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
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      December 15, 2015 at 1:57 am

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      • samantha hartman

        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
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      December 15, 2015 at 1:57 am

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      December 15, 2015 at 1:44 am

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      December 14, 2015 at 11:53 pm

      Sugar cookies with icing are my favorite Christmas cookie.

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    8. Penny Snyder

      December 14, 2015 at 8:48 pm

      Love frosted sugar cut out cookies!!

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      December 14, 2015 at 7:16 pm

      I like to have oatmeal raisin cookies.

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      December 14, 2015 at 4:50 pm

      My favorite Christmas cookie is Sugar Cookies

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      December 14, 2015 at 2:12 pm

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      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!

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      December 14, 2015 at 12:07 am

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

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      December 12, 2015 at 10:40 pm

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      December 12, 2015 at 2:46 pm

      My favorite Christmas cookie is Snickerdoodles.

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      December 12, 2015 at 1:29 am

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      December 08, 2015 at 11:50 pm

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      December 08, 2015 at 9:41 pm

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

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      December 08, 2015 at 7:24 pm

      My favorite Christmas cookie is gingerbread.

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