Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat You’ll Love
Deliciously rich and indulgent, these chocolate thumbprint cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. With a delightful filling, every bite is a chocolate lover’s dream!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips for filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with chocolate chips.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a fun variation, try using different flavored chocolate chips or add nuts!
- Make sure the cookies are completely cool before storing them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg