Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies—soft, chewy treats filled with pools of melted chocolate that evoke warm memories. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a breeze to make and will impress family and friends alike with their rich flavor and charming appearance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the creamed butter until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them into smooth balls; place them on ungreased baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Press your thumb gently into the center of each ball to create an indentation.
- Fill each thumbprint with chocolate chips before baking for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg