Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, where rich dark chocolate meets a luscious ganache center. These cookies boast a chewy texture and an irresistible flavor that is sure to impress at any gathering, from festive celebrations to casual afternoon treats. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, baking these cookies is a breeze, making them a favorite for both seasoned bakers and beginners alike. Customizable with various toppings, each bite delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and chocolatey goodness. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these delicious cookies today!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until combined.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3–5 minutes).
- Add egg yolks one at a time and mix well. Stir in vanilla until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Create thumbprint indentations in the center of each cookie using your thumb or the back of a teaspoon.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- For the ganache filling, heat heavy cream until simmering, then stir in chocolate chips until smooth.
- Fill each cooled cookie indentation with ganache and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg