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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

  • Author: Christina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Indulge in these rich chocolate thumbprint cookies, featuring a soft, buttery texture and a delightful chocolate center—perfect for any sweet occasion!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder until combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer (about 3 minutes).
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
  6. Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Use your thumb to create an indent in each cookie. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until slightly firm around the edges.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool slightly before transferring them to plates. Enjoy!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 75mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: Chill the dough briefly before baking to prevent excessive spreading. For variations, try filling the thumbprint with raspberry jam or peanut butter instead of chocolate!