Description
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat that combines a soft, chewy texture with a rich, velvety chocolate center. These cookies evoke warm memories of family gatherings and festive celebrations, making them the perfect addition to any occasion. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they are sure to bring joy to your kitchen and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or melted chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets; create thumbprints in each ball.
- Fill each indentation with chocolate chips or melted chocolate.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until set around edges but soft in the center. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg