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Chocolate Ganache Thumbprint Cookies

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!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Preheat oven to 375° F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix well to combine.
  4. Add the baking powder, salt, and mix to combine.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Repeat for all of the dough, and bake for 8-10 minutes. Note: the cookies will still be quite pale when done.
  8. Remove from the oven, and allow the cookies to partially cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a baking rack to finish cooling.
  9. 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.
  10. Let the mixture sit, undisturbed, for several minutes.
  11. Stir the chocolate into the cream, adding the salt, and vanilla extract. Keep stirring until the mixture turns smooth and glossy.
  12. 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.
  13. Fill all of the cookies and allow them to sit flat until the ganache has set.
  14. If you'd like to add sprinkles to your cookies, do it right away, before the ganache sets up.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.