Description
Chocolate thumbprint cookies are the perfect blend of soft, chewy cookie and rich, gooey chocolate filling. They evoke nostalgic memories of baking with loved ones while filling your kitchen with a heavenly aroma. These delightful treats are versatile enough to be enjoyed at festive gatherings or cozy nights in, making them a must-bake for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chocolate ganache for filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk to the butter mixture and combine well.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop dough into balls on a lined baking sheet; make thumbprint indentations.
- Fill each indentation with chocolate chips or ganache.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes; let cool slightly before transferring to racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg