Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Irresistible Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Enjoy rich fudgy cookies with a sweet filling Get the recipe and bake a batch today
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1/2 cup jam (raspberry, strawberry, apricot, or cherry)
- 1/4 cup chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and melted chocolate.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets.
- Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with your choice of jam or ganache.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Elevate the comforting feeling of a freshly baked cookie with these Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, featuring a rich, chocolatey base and a sweet, customizable center. Perfect for holiday baking or afternoon treats!
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