Chocolate Thumbprints: The Best Indulgent Treat You’ll Love
Indulge in the rich flavors of Chocolate Thumbprints, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, for filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and egg yolk to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with a chocolate chip.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes and let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a variation, try using different types of chocolate for the filling.
- These cookies can be topped with nuts or sprinkles before baking if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg