Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Soft, rich cookies filled with creamy chocolate ganache, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate ganache (made from heavy cream and chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Use your thumb to make an indentation in each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let them cool slightly.
- Fill each indentation with chocolate ganache.
- Allow to set and enjoy!
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality chocolate for the ganache.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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