Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies: Easy Indulgence for Every Occasion
Delicious chocolate thumbprint cookies that are perfect for any occasion, filled with your favorite jams or chocolate ganache.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup jam or chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Add flour and cocoa powder, and mix until combined.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Create a small indentation in the center of each ball.
- Fill each indentation with jam or chocolate ganache.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until set.
- Let cool and enjoy!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Experiment with different fillings for a variety of tastes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies