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A plate of chewy chocolate thumbprint cookies with a glossy chocolate filling, golden-brown edges, and a textured surface, styled with subtle caramel and cocoa tones, on a rustic wooden table with natural light

Chewy Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Delight

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Chewy chocolate thumbprint cookies are soft, fudgy delights filled with rich chocolate, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings with minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate ganache or melted chocolate for filling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugars until creamy.
  3. Add vanilla and salt, then gradually mix in flour and cocoa powder until combined.
  4. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
  5. Use your thumb to make an indentation in each cookie.
  6. Fill each indentation with chocolate ganache or melted chocolate.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until firm around the edges.
  8. Cool on wire racks before serving.

Notes

  • For a softer center, slightly underbake the cookies.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the filling for the best flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg