Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies: Indulgent Treats for Any Occasion
Delicious and rich chocolate thumbprint cookies filled with creamy chocolate ganache. Perfect for any celebration or just a sweet treat at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Roll dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Make a small indentation in the center of each ball.
- Bake for about 12 minutes, then remove from oven.
- Let them cool completely before filling the indentations with chocolate chips melted.
Notes
- For a richer filling, use dark chocolate chips.
- Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking for more structure.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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