Best 2 Gingerbread Kisses Recipes

Gingerbread kisses, a delectable treat synonymous with the holiday season, are renowned for their enticing aroma and delightful flavors. Originating from Europe, these bite-sized cookies have captivated taste buds for centuries, becoming an integral part of many festive celebrations. Typically crafted with a blend of spices, such as ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, gingerbread kisses exude warmth and comfort. Their distinctive shape, often resembling small domes or kisses, adds a touch of charm to any holiday gathering. Whether enjoyed as a sweet snack or presented as a thoughtful gift, gingerbread kisses are sure to spread joy and create lasting memories.

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GINGERBREAD KISSES

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Whether you call them kisses or hugs, these cookies show nothing but love when served warm from the oven. Typically made with a peanut butter dough, the ginger and spices in these thumbprints are a fun Christmastime spin on an all-time favorite. -

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup molasses
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup sugar
60 striped chocolate kisses, unwrapped

Steps:

Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 4 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into sixty 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes., Press a chocolate kiss immediately into the center of each cookie. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GINGERBREAD SUGARPLUM KISSES

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When I think of Christams I think of sugarplums and sugar and berries and SPICE!! This cookie is a brainstorm of my youngest daughter's (my baby and true "mini me) creation.... What better way to celebrate the holiday's other than sugarplums and spice dancing on your taste buds!!! You have the gingerbread, the "blueberries"...

Provided by Didi Dalaba

Categories Chocolate

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

GINGERBREAD COOKIES
3 1/4 c all purpose flour
2 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c light brown sugar
1/2 c (1 stick) unsalted softened butter
2 eggs
1/4 c molasses
FILLING
1/2 c blueberry preserves
1/2 c chopped walnuts (larger pieces broken)
1 tsp cinnamon
LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1 stick (1/2 c) unsalted butter
4 oz cream cheese
2 c confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2-3 tsp freshly grated lemon zest (or zest of 1 small lemon)

Steps:

1. In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Sift or mix till well incorporated. Set aside.
2. In your stand up mixer or bowl with hand mixer, cream sugar and butter till light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time till well incorporated. Then finely add your molasses, beat well. Add your dry ingredients slowly till nice dough forms. Wrap your dough in plastic wrap and refridgerate for 1/2 hr.
3. As dough is chilling, make your filling. In a small bowl, add your blueberry preserves, your cinnamon and finally your chopped walnuts, set aside.
4. Preheat oven to 350F. Remove chilled dough from the refridgerator, using a small cookie scoop, scoop out uniform size balls of dough. Place on cookie sheet. When all cookie balls have been placed, go back and make cookies into nice balls. Using your thumb, indent a thumbprint onto the middle of the cookie. If dough cracks, just work it over and smooth it.
5. Add your sugarplum filling (aka, your blueberry, walnut, cinnamon). Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven, and let sit on cookie sheet for about 1 minute to ensure easier handling. Place cookies on cooling rack to cool.
6. As cookies are cooling, make your lemon cream cheese filling. In your mixer bowl, add your butter, cream cheese. Beat till light and fluffy. Add your sugar, vanilla and beat till thoroughly incorporated. Finally add your grated lemon zest. Spoon frosting into a pastry bag using a star tip, or a ziplock bag if needed. Pipe frosting over cookies right onto the cooling rack. Let sit overnight to ensure frosting has hardened. Enjoy!!

Tips:

Use fresh ginger. Fresh ginger has a more intense flavor than ground ginger, and it will give your gingerbread kisses a more pronounced ginger flavor.
Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the gingerbread kisses tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will make it easier to handle and will help the gingerbread kisses hold their shape.
Bake the gingerbread kisses at a low temperature. Baking the gingerbread kisses at a low temperature will help them to bake evenly and prevent them from burning.
Let the gingerbread kisses cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

Gingerbread kisses are a delicious and festive holiday treat. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. Whether you are making them for a holiday party or just to enjoy at home, gingerbread kisses are sure to be a hit.