Indulgent Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with Ganache or Jam
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with Chocolate Ganache or Jam Filling are easy to make and delightful in flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- Baking sheets
- parchment paper
- Saucepan
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter, softened ensures a rich, creamy texture
- ¾ cup granulated sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness
- 1 large egg helps bind the ingredients together
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract infuses warmth and depth of flavor
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour forms the solid base of your cookie
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder brings a deep chocolate flavor
- ¼ teaspoon salt balances sweetness and enhances flavor
For the Filling
- ½ cup chocolate chips creates a luscious, gooey chocolate ganache
- 2 tablespoon heavy cream combines with chocolate chips for silky ganache
- Jam of choice optional, adds a fruity twist
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl until there are no lumps.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and create a well in the center of each with your thumb.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set. The centers should remain soft.
- While baking, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until hot, then pour it over chocolate chips and stir until smooth.
- Once the cookies are out of the oven and slightly cooled, fill each well with chocolate ganache or jam.
Notes
For best results, ensure cookies cool before filling to maintain texture of ganache or jam. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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