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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with Chocolate Ganache or Jam Filling Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are soft, fudgy chocolate treats featuring a classic thumbprint center filled with rich chocolate ganache or your favorite jam. Perfect for holidays, Valentine’s Day, or everyday baking, these cookies combine a tender cocoa-based dough with a luscious filling, making them irresistible and visually appealing.

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Filling

  • ½ cup chocolate chips or jam of choice
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (if using chocolate filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated to add moisture and flavor.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  5. Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms, avoiding overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  6. Shape dough balls: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Create thumbprints: Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, gently press into the center of each dough ball to make an indentation for the filling.
  8. Bake cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, until set but still soft to maintain a fudgy texture.
  9. Prepare chocolate filling: While cookies bake, heat the heavy cream until warm and pour it over chocolate chips in a bowl, stirring until smooth to create a ganache filling.
  10. Fill cookie centers: As soon as the cookies are out of the oven, spoon the chocolate ganache or jam of choice into each thumbprint indentation.
  11. Set and serve: Allow the fillings to set at room temperature before serving to ensure the centers are firm and delicious.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for 20 minutes if it feels too soft to handle for easier rolling and shaping.
  • Fill the cookies while they are warm for the best filling adhesion and texture.
  • Optionally, sprinkle powdered sugar or festive decorations like heart-shaped sprinkles for Valentine’s Day.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://kitchenmartha.com/chocolate-thumbprint-cookies-with-chocolate-ganache-or-jam-filling-recipe/