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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

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Indulge in the rich, decadent delight of Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, topped with a creamy chocolate ganache that oozes from each thumbprint.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder (Dutch process)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Nonpareils for sprinkling on top (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy and smooth.
  4. Add the egg yolks and vanilla bean paste (or extract) to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. For the ganache, heat the heavy whipping cream until it is just about to simmer. Stir in the chocolate chips until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  10. Once the cookies have cooled, fill each thumbprint with chocolate ganache and sprinkle with nonpareils if desired.

Notes

Make sure your butter is softened adequately to cream well with the sugars. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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