Description
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with these irresistible Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies. Each cookie features a rich, chewy dark chocolate base and a velvety smooth chocolate ganache center that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy nights at home—these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. With their delightful texture and decadent flavor, they are not only easy to make but also customizable to fit your taste preferences. Whether enjoyed alongside a cup of coffee or as part of a dessert platter, these ganache-filled treats will become your new favorite cookie.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (Dutch process)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks (at room temperature)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- nonpareils for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. In another bowl, cream softened butter with sugars until fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto the baking sheet; make an indentation in each cookie.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until set. Cool slightly before filling with ganache made by heating cream with chocolate chips until smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 22mg