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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Decadent Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with Ganache Center

Indulge in rich, chewy Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies stuffed with velvety ganache, perfect for any chocolate craving.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 11 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and leveled for best texture.
  • ¾ cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder Rich chocolate flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Do not substitute with baking soda.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easier mixing.
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar Contributes to chewiness.
  • ½ cup Granulated White Sugar Provides sweetness.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Add richness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste/Extract Enhances flavor.
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips For a luscious filling.
  • ⅓ cup Heavy Whipping Cream Full-fat yields best results.
For Topping
  • Nonpareils (optional) For decoration.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a bowl until combined.
  3. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a bowl for about 2 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Add egg yolks and vanilla, mixing until well blended.
  5. Gradually add dry mix to creamed mixture, mixing on low until just combined.
  6. Scoop dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon each, and place on baking sheets.
  7. Use the back of a ¼ teaspoon to indent each ball for the ganache filling.
  8. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour to maintain shape while baking.
  9. Bake cookies for 9-11 minutes until set but soft in the center.
  10. Prepare ganache by boiling the cream and pouring it over chocolate chips, stirring until smooth.
  11. Fill the indents in cookies with ganache and allow to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze unfilled cookies for up to 2 weeks.

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