Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Easy chocolate thumbprint cookies recipe Delicious ultimate treat
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup your favorite filling (jam, chocolate ganache, caramel, peanut butter, etc.)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make a deep indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite filling.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly firm and the centers are soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of these Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, a perfect holiday treat that’s both elegant and easy to make. This recipe elevates the classic thumbprint cookie with a deep chocolate flavor and customizable filling, guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.