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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Decadent Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with Creamy Ganache

Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, featuring a chewy texture and luscious ganache center.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 41 minutes
Servings: 34 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for gluten-free option.
  • 0.5 cups Cocoa Powder Dutch process enhances depth.
  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt Essential for balancing sweetness.
  • 0.5 teaspoons Baking Powder Don't substitute with baking soda.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Softened for easy creaming.
  • 0.5 cups Light Brown Sugar Packed measurement is key.
  • 0.25 cups Granulated White Sugar Reduce for less sweetness if desired.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks At room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste/Extract Pure vanilla extract is best.
For the Ganache
  • 1 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Can substitute with dark or milk chocolate.
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Coconut cream can be a dairy-free alternative.
For Topping (Optional)
  • Nonpareils Decorative sprinkles for finishing.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder; set aside.
  2. Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the yolks and vanilla until combined.
  3. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Scoop dough into 34 balls and create indents in each ball using a teaspoon. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 9-11 minutes until set. Cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Heat cream until just boiling, pour over chocolate chips, let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
  7. Fill the indents of cooled cookies with ganache and chill for 10-15 minutes to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Chill the cookie dough for best results. Use proper flour measurement techniques for chewy texture. Experiment with fillings for variety.

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