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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Chewy Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with Velvety Ganache

These Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are chewy, delicious, and filled with a velvety ganache that melts in your mouth, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 31 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level for accurate measurement.
  • 0.33 cups Dutch process cocoa powder For rich chocolate flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt Enhances flavors.
  • 0.5 teaspoons baking powder Check freshness.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Softened for easy creaming.
  • 0.5 cups light brown sugar Can substitute with dark brown sugar.
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 2 units egg yolks At room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste/extract Use pure for the best flavor.
Ganache Filling
  • 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Can use dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
  • 0.5 cups heavy whipping cream Heat until just boiling.
Decoration (Optional)
  • nonpareils Adds color and fun.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • saucepan

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
  2. Beat butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add egg yolks and vanilla, beat until combined and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mix until just combined.
  5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheet, and create an indent with a ¼ teaspoon.
  6. Refrigerate shaped dough for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Bake cookies for 9-11 minutes until set around edges.
  9. Heat heavy whipping cream, pour over chocolate chips, stir until smooth to make ganache.
  10. Fill each cookie indent with ganache, let set for 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to chill the dough for perfect round cookies. Adjust flour measurements carefully to maintain texture.

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