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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Decadent Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies You’ll Love to Bake

These Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies feature rich chocolate flavor and silky ganache centers, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 41 minutes
Servings: 34 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 ¾ cups All-purpose flour Spoon and level to measure
  • ½ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder Natural cocoa can be used
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder Helps cookies rise
  • ½ cup Unsalted butter Room temperature
  • ½ cup Light brown sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup Granulated white sugar Sweetness enhancer
  • 2 large Egg yolks Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla bean paste or extract Enhances flavor
For the Ganache Filling
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips Silky ganache center
  • ½ cup Heavy whipping cream Creates a luxurious ganache
For Decoration (Optional)
  • Nonpareils For a decorative touch

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack
  • Saucepan
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spoon or piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the egg yolks and vanilla, and beat until pale and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Scoop dough into about 34 portions, roll into balls, and create an indent using your thumb.
  7. Chill the indented dough for at least 1 hour.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are set and centers look soft.
  9. Cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Heat the cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, and stir until smooth.
  11. Fill each cookie center with the ganache and allow to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Tips for best results include chilling the dough, properly measuring flour, and monitoring baking time.

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