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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Decadent Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies for Holiday Cheer

Indulge in Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, rich chocolate treats filled with ganache, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 3/4 cup Dutch Cocoa Powder Avoid substituting with unsweetened cocoa.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Should be softened.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated White Sugar Contributes to crisp texture.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Use at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste/Extract Enhances chocolate flavor.
For the Ganache Filling
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Perfect for ganache.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Use full-fat.
For Decoration (Optional)
  • 1 cup Nonpareils Adds festive touch.

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
  3. Beat butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy.
  4. Add egg yolks and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
  6. Scoop out dough, roll into balls, and create indentations.
  7. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake cookies for 9-11 minutes.
  9. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then make ganache.
  10. Fill cookie indentations with ganache and refrigerate to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, follow the tips on measuring flour and chilling dough.

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