Description
Indulge in the rich, chewy delight of Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, a treat that combines the deep flavors of dark chocolate with luscious ganache centers. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. With their unique texture and customizable options, they can easily become a beloved addition to your dessert repertoire. Whether enjoyed during festive gatherings or as a sweet snack at home, these cookies are a must-try for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (Dutch process)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with light brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla; blend well.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Create indents in the center of each ball using your thumb.
- Bake for about 10 minutes; allow cooling briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream and pour over chocolate chips; stir until smooth, then fill each cookie's thumbprint.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg