Description
Rich chocolate thumbprint cookies filled with smooth and velvety ganache centers. These indulgent treats are perfect for holidays or special occasions, combining a soft chocolate cookie base with a creamy chocolate center.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- While cookies are baking, make the ganache by heating the heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Remove cookies from the oven and if needed, press down the centers again. Cool slightly before filling the centers with ganache.
- Let the ganache set before serving or storing.
Notes
- Make sure not to overbake the cookies to keep them soft.
- You can add a sprinkle of sea salt or crushed peppermint on top for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
