Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey bliss of Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies! These delectable treats feature a chewy dark chocolate base adorned with velvety smooth ganache centers, making them perfect for festive celebrations or a cozy snack at home. Their unique thumbprint design invites creativity, allowing you to customize fillings and toppings to suit your taste. Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a holiday gathering or simply craving a sweet escape, these cookies are sure to delight. Easy to make and endlessly versatile, Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are a must-try for any chocolate lover!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (Dutch process)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add egg yolks and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto baking sheets. Create indents in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for about 10 minutes and let cool on the sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream and pour over chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Fill each thumbprint with ganache.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg