Description
Delightful chocolate cookies with a creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for filling)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until a dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Use your thumb to make an indent in the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Melt the chocolate chips and fill each thumbprint carefully.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate cookies, thumbprint cookies, dessert recipes