Decadent Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies for Sweet Tooth Bliss
These Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are a family favorite, offering decadent flavor with rich cocoa and gooey ganache that satisfies any sweet tooth.
Equipment
- Baking Sheets
- parchment paper
- Medium Bowl
- large bowl
- Electric mixer
- Teaspoon
- Cookie scoop or tablespoon
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cups Dutch process cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cups unsalted butter softened
- ½ cups light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cups granulated white sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
For the Ganache
- 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cups heavy whipping cream
Optional Topping
- 1 tablespoon nonpareils for garnish
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: Mix butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg Yolks and Vanilla: Incorporate egg yolks and vanilla into the butter mixture.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Shape the Cookie Dough: Scoop out portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Create Indents: Press down in the center of each ball to create an indent.
- Chill the Dough: Cover and chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 9-11 minutes until set but slightly soft in the center.
- Cool the Cookies: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare the Ganache: Heat cream and pour over chocolate chips, stir until creamy.
- Fill the Cookies: Fill each cookie well with ganache and add nonpareils if desired.
- Set the Ganache: Chill filled cookies for 10-15 minutes to firm ganache.
- Store the Cookies: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
Chill the dough well for perfect thumbprints and use high-quality chocolate for the ganache.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg
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