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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Irresistible Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with Creamy Ganache

These Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are rich, chewy, and topped with a creamy ganache, making them perfect for any festive celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 41 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides essential structure; measure carefully.
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder (Dutch Process) Adds deep chocolate flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened) Infuses cookies with richness.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Contributes moisture.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated White Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks (room temperature) Provides richness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste/Extract Delivers aromatic flavor.
For the Ganache Filling
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Perfect for the ganache.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Creates a rich ganache.
For Decoration (optional)
  • 1 cup Nonpareils Optional for decoration.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prep Baking Sheets: Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together.
  4. Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add egg yolks and vanilla to the mixture.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture.
  6. Form and Indent Dough: Roll dough into balls and indent centers.
  7. Preheat and Bake: Bake cookies at 350°F for 9-11 minutes.
  8. Re-indent: Re-indent centers after cooling.
  9. Prepare Ganache: Heat cream and pour over chocolate chips.
  10. Fill Cookies: Fill indents with ganache and chill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies are customizable with different ganache flavors or toppings.

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