Step 1 of 4
Blackberry Rum Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies
Mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in large bowl. Set aside. Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add molasses, egg and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Press dough into a thick flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
Step 2 of 4
Blackberry Rum Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix blackberry jam and rum extract in small bowl. Set aside.
Step 3 of 4
Blackberry Rum Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar to coat. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Use a 1 teaspoon measuring spoon to make an indentation in center of each cookie. Fill indentations with blackberry jam mixture (about 1 teaspoon each).
Step 4 of 4
Blackberry Rum Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges of cookies just begin to brown. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Store cookies in airtight container up to 5 days.