Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
These chocolate thumbprint cookies are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. With a soft, buttery base and a rich filling of chocolate ganache or jam, they melt in your mouth and bring joy to every bite. Easy to make and visually stunning, these cookies are bound to impress your family and friends at gatherings or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate ganache or jam (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Gradually add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Incorporate the egg yolk until fully blended.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet; create an indentation in each ball with your thumb.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft; fill with chocolate ganache or jam while warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg