🍫 Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
These delightful cookies are a perfect blend of rich chocolate and sweet, gooey ganache, creating a comforting treat that’s ideal for sharing (or keeping all to yourself!).
🥣 Main Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate ganache (for filling)
👩🍳 Directions
➡️ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
➡️ In a bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
➡️ In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
➡️ Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
➡️ Gradually mix in the dry ingredient mixture until everything is well combined.
➡️ Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
➡️ Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create a little well.
➡️ Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set.
➡️ Remove from the oven and fill the thumbprints with rich chocolate ganache.
➡️ Let cool completely before serving to ensure the ganache is perfectly set.