Description
Indulge in these rich Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, bursting with chocolatey goodness and a gooey center—perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts for filling
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg Yolk and Vanilla: Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract into the butter mixture until fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Form Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart. Use your thumb to create an indent in each ball.
- Add Filling (Optional): Fill each thumbprint with chocolate chips or nuts as desired.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until set but still soft in the center. Transfer to cooling racks once done.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg