Description
Chocolate thumbprint cookies are delightful, melt-in-your-mouth treats that combine a soft, buttery cookie with a rich chocolate center. Perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to cozy afternoons, these cookies are not only easy to make but also allow for creative variations in fillings. Indulge your sweet tooth while creating cherished memories in the kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or your favorite jam
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add to wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Make an indentation in each ball using your thumb.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft; cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to racks.
- Once cooled, fill thumbprints with melted chocolate or jam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg