Description
These Best Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies for Any Occasion feature soft, rich chocolate cookies filled with a silky chocolate ganache center for a classic, elegant dessert that is easy to make and perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then add to wet mixture just until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Press an indentation into the center of each cookie using your thumb or a spoon.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Heat heavy cream until steaming and pour over chocolate, then stir until smooth.
- Spoon ganache into the center of cooled cookies and allow to set.
Notes
Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft. If thumbprints puff up, gently press them down while cookies are still warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American