Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Delightful cookies with rich chocolate flavor and sweet filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature butter for easy mixing.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
- 1 cup chocolate chips For filling or ganache.
- optional Additional toppings (like nuts or sprinkles)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until fully combined.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Baking
- Once chilled, roll the dough into small balls about one inch in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use the end of a wooden spoon or your thumb to create an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes. They should be set but still soft in the center.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
- While the cookies cool, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave or using a double boiler. Stir until smooth.
- Fill the indentations in the cookies with the melted chocolate or your choice of filling and let them set before serving.
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Notes
For serving, dust with powdered sugar for a snow-like effect or pair with ice cream for contrast. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.