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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe


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4.8 from 16 reviews

  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: ~35 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are buttery, soft, and filled with luscious ganache. The perfect bite-sized indulgence for chocolate lovers — great for gifting, holiday trays, or pairing with a cozy cup of coffee.


Ingredients


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg yolk and vanilla.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Shape cookies: Scoop dough into 1-tablespoon portions and roll into balls. Place on the baking sheet and make an indentation in the center.
  5. Bake cookies: Bake for 10–12 minutes. If needed, reshape the centers after baking. Let cool.
  6. Make ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth. Fill the cooled cookies with ganache.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 160 kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg