Description
Indulge in the irresistible allure of chocolate thumbprint cookies! These melt-in-your-mouth treats feature a buttery cookie base and a gooey chocolate center, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Easy to make and versatile enough for any occasion, these cookies are sure to become a cherished favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or ganache (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing gently until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the baking sheets. Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create an indent.
- Fill each indent with chocolate chips or ganache.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly set but soft in the center. Cool on wire racks.
- 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: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg