Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies: Easy Indulgence for Home Bakers
Discover how to make delicious chocolate thumbprint cookies that are sure to impress your friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and egg to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball with your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with a few chocolate chips.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg