Decadent Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with Ganache Filling

Indulge in rich chocolate thumbprint cookies filled with velvety ganache, perfect for any occasion!

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 11

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 41

Servings: 12 cookies

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
1/3 cup Dutch Process Cocoa Powder or natural cocoa if unavailable
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter or vegan butter for dairy-free
1/3 cup Light Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Granulated White Sugar or coconut sugar for healthier alternative
2 large Egg Yolks
1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or extract

For the Ganache Filling

1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or dark chocolate chips for richer flavor
1/3 cup Heavy Whipping Cream or coconut cream for non-dairy

For Decoration

Nonpareils optional decorative sprinkles

Equipment

Mixing bowls
electric mixer
Measuring spoons
Baking sheets
Parchment paper
Refrigerator
Saucepan
Spatula
Wire rack

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a bowl and set aside.
Cream together butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in egg yolks and vanilla until creamy and pale.
Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
Scoop dough and roll into balls; place on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
Press down center of each dough ball to create an indent and chill for 1 hour.
Bake cookies for 9-11 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain soft.
Re-indent cookies if needed after baking and let cool for 5 minutes.
Heat cream until steaming, pour over chocolate chips, let sit, then stir until smooth.
Fill each indent with ganache and chill for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze unfilled cookies for longer preservation.

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