Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, bursting with rich chocolate flavor and a gooey center. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress friends and family alike. With a nostalgic touch from cherished memories, each bite offers a unique combination of textures that will have everyone coming back for more.
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 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Your favorite filling (chocolate ganache or jam)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Sift in cocoa powder and flour; mix until just combined.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract; stir until well blended.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls on prepared baking sheets. Use your thumb to create an indentation in each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set yet soft to touch.
- Once cooled slightly, fill each thumbprint with your chosen filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg