Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies: Indulgent Treats for Everyone
Delicious and rich Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies filled with creamy chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla and egg yolk; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Shape the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Use your thumb to create an indentation in each ball.
- Fill each indentation with chocolate ganache.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer filling, use dark chocolate for the ganache.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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