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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are delicious treats for chocolate lovers! Easy fudgy chocolate cookies with a dark chocolate ganache center.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 24 Servings
Calories: 207 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chocolate Shortbread:
  • 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Ganache Filling:
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

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  1. To your stand mixer add the butter and sugar and cream on high speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in vanilla extract and beat for 10 seconds until well combined.
  3. Sift together flour, unsweetened cocoa powder and salt, add to the stand mixer on the lowest speed setting until just combined.
  4. Add the dough to a bowl, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Roll 1" balls of dough and place on baking sheets.
  7. Using the bottom of a wooden spoon, gently press an indent into the cookies about 1/2" deep.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until they look dry and set.
  9. Let cool 5 minutes before removing from the baking sheets.
To Finish:
  1. Add the chocolate chips and heavy cream to a microwave safe bowl.
  2. Microwave for 30 seconds.
  3. Let sit for 15 seconds, microwave a second time for 30 seconds.
  4. Let sit for 1 minute. then stir well until smooth.
  5. With a small spoon pour the ganache into the cooled cookies.
  6. Let the ganache harden for 20-30 minutes before eating if you want the ganache to thicken.

Nutrition Information

Calories 207kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.3g (15%) Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 29mg (1%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 386IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207

% Daily Value*

Calories 207kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 29mg 1%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 386IU 8%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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