Description
Indulge in the bliss of Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, where soft, rich chocolate cookies cradle a gooey surprise filling. Perfect for any occasion, these delightful bites will transport you back to childhood with every bite. Easy to make and versatile in fillings, they promise to bring joy and warmth to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nut butter for filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth; gradually mix in dry ingredients until crumbly.
- Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla until a dough forms.
- Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Create thumbprints in the center of each ball using your thumb.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft; cool slightly before adding filling.
- Fill each thumbprint with chocolate chips or nut butter while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg