Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat to Bake at Home
Deliciously rich chocolate thumbprint cookies filled with your favorite jam or chocolate ganache.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips (for filling)
- ½ cup jam (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make a thumbprint in the center of each ball.
- Fill each thumbprint with chocolate chips or jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until set.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, add a pinch of espresso powder to the dough.
- Experiment with different jams for unique flavors!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg