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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Delight

These Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies offer a heavenly chocolate experience with a soft and chewy texture and a silky ganache center.
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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: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder use Dutch process
  • 1 pinch salt enhances sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream heated until steaming

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until combined.
  2. In another bowl, cream butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add egg yolks and vanilla, mixing until pale. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Scoop dough into 34 balls, pressing a well into each ball with your thumb. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange dough on a baking sheet, leaving space. Bake for 9-11 minutes.
  6. Let cookies cool on sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  7. Heat cream until just boiling. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Stir until melted and smooth.
  8. Fill the thumbprints of each cookie with ganache and let set in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, measure flour accurately and chill the dough to maintain shape while baking.

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