Description

Chocolate thumbprint cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream, featuring rich, chewy dark chocolate dough with a luscious ganache center. These delightful treats not only stand out with their signature thumbprint design but also deliver an irresistible flavor that will impress your guests during holidays or any special occasion. Easy to make and highly customizable, this recipe is perfect for both novice and experienced bakers. Whether enjoyed alone, shared at gatherings, or beautifully packaged as gifts, these cookies are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder (Dutch process)
3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
nonpareils for sprinkling on top (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
In another bowl, cream the softened butter with light brown and granulated sugar until fluffy.
Add egg yolks and vanilla; mix well.
Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended.
Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet and create an indentation in each cookie using your thumb.
Bake for about 10 minutes; let cool slightly before adding ganache.
For ganache, heat chocolate chips and cream until melted; fill each cookie's thumbprint.
Allow ganache to set before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg