Description
Soft chocolate cookies filled with rich chocolate ganache, perfect for gifts or a quick treat.
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
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate ganache (made with dark chocolate and heavy cream)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball using your thumb.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and immediately fill each indentation with chocolate ganache.
- Let cool and enjoy.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for smoother dough. Press the thumbprint while cookies are warm for better ganache filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate cookies, thumbprint cookies, dessert recipe, baking, gifts