Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies: Easy Indulgence for Homemade Bliss
A delectable recipe for chocolate thumbprint cookies, combining rich flavors and ease of preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, for filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball with your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with chocolate chips.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a variation, try filling with different types of chocolate or jams.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg