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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Irresistible Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with Ganache Delight

These Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are rich, chewy, and filled with luscious ganache, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 41 minutes
Servings: 34 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour spoon and leveled
  • 1/2 cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder or natural unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt to enhance flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder for tender texture
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated White Sugar
  • 2 large Egg Yolks at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or Extract pure extract can substitute
For the Ganache Filling
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or dark chocolate for deeper flavor
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream full-fat for best consistency
For the Finishing Touch
  • as needed Nonpareils optional for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg yolks and vanilla to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Scoop the dough into 34 equal portions, roll into balls, and create an indent in each ball.
  7. Chill the indented cookie dough for at least 1 hour before baking.
  8. Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes and re-press indents if necessary.
  9. Prepare the ganache by heating the cream and pouring over the chocolate chips, stirring until smooth.
  10. Fill the indents with ganache and chill briefly to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure accurate measurements and do not skip the chilling step to maintain cookie shape.

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