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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Irresistibly Rich Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies You’ll Love

Indulge in these Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies filled with creamy ganache for a delightful experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 41 minutes
Servings: 34 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour Measure carefully to avoid excess.
  • ½ cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder Substitute with regular cocoa powder if needed.
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Essential for taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh for best results.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Can use salted butter if reducing added salt.
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar Can swap with dark brown sugar for a stronger flavor.
  • ¼ cup Granulated White Sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 2 units Egg Yolks Ensure they’re at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste/Extract Substitute with pure vanilla extract if needed.
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate can be used for deeper flavor.
  • ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream Substitute with full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free.
For Decoration
  • Nonpareils (optional) Can be skipped if you prefer a simpler finish.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cookie scoop
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg yolks and vanilla to the mixture, and beat on low speed until fully combined.
  5. Slowly add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients in three additions, mixing until just combined.
  6. Portion out the dough into 34 equal pieces and roll each into balls. Press a spoon gently into the center of each ball.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
  8. Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
  9. Re-indent the cookies after a few minutes and let them cool on the baking sheets.
  10. Heat the cream until boiling, then pour it over the chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
  11. Spoon the ganache into the indents of each cookie and allow it to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Monitor baking time to achieve a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Customize flavors as desired.

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