Chocolate Ganache Thumbprint Cookies
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Chocolate Ganache Thumbprint Cookies
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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are an enduring classic for a reason ~ the combination of a rich, buttery shortbread cookie filled with silky chocolate ganache just can't be beat!
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Ingredients
for the cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
for the ganache filling
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla, and mix well to combine.
- Add the baking powder, salt, and mix to combine.
- Add the flour in a couple of batches, mixing briefly between each addition. When all the flour has been added, scape the bowl and mix by hand briefly to make sure everything is well incorporated.
- Shape the cookies by taking about a tablespoon of dough and rolling it into a ball. Using the back of a 1/4 teaspoon, or something of similar size, make an indentation in the ball of dough, flattening it slightly.
- Repeat for all of the dough, and bake for 8-10 minutes. Note: the cookies will still be quite pale when done.
- Remove from the oven, and allow the cookies to partially cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a baking rack to finish cooling.
- Meanwhile, make the ganache by heating the cream in a small saucepan or the microwave until just starting to bubble (not actually until boiling). Remove from the heat and pour over the chopped chocolate.
- Let the mixture sit, undisturbed, for several minutes.
- Stir the chocolate into the cream, adding the salt, and vanilla extract. Keep stirring until the mixture turns smooth and glossy.
- Let your ganache sit and cool down a bit to thicken up before filling the cookies. A thin ganache will pour into the indentations with a very smooth, flat top, and a thicker ganache will have a bit more texture on top.
- Fill all of the cookies and allow them to sit flat until the ganache has set.
- If you'd like to add sprinkles to your cookies, do it right away, before the ganache sets up.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cookie
Calories
113kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
17mg
(1%)
Potassium
45mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
198IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 48cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 198IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
66 reviews
Excellent
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