Description
Chocolate thumbprint cookies are a delightful treat that will warm your heart and satisfy your sweet cravings. Soft, buttery cookies filled with rich chocolate ganache create a perfect balance of textures and flavors. These cookies are ideal for family gatherings or as a comforting snack after a long day. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or shared with loved ones, they promise smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets, pressing an indentation in each cookie with your thumb.
- Bake for about 12 minutes; edges should be firm while centers remain soft.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or double boiler until smooth; fill each cookie's indentation with melted chocolate.
- Allow cookies to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg