Description
Chocolate thumbprint cookies are a delightful fusion of rich dark chocolate and a smooth ganache center, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating with friends or enjoying a cozy night in, these cookies are not only visually appealing but also satisfy every chocolate lover’s craving. Their unique thumbprint design allows for endless customization, whether you prefer sprinkles, nuts, or fruit preserves as toppings. With their chewy texture and indulgent flavor, these cookies are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 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
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- nonpareils for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. In another bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla; blend well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and create an indentation in each cookie.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until set but soft in the center.
- Prepare the ganache by heating cream until simmering; pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- Once cookies have cooled, fill each thumbprint with ganache.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg