Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
This Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe is pure homemade joy. These soft, buttery cookies hold a pool of smooth chocolate at the center.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line tray with parchment paper.
- Beat butter and sugar until creamy.
- Add yolks and vanilla. Mix well.
- Sift flour, salt, and cocoa together.
- Combine dry ingredients with butter mixture.
- Form smooth dough with hands.
- Roll dough into small balls.
- Place on prepared tray.
- Press thumb gently in center.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips with cream.
- Stir until glossy and smooth.
- Spoon chocolate into cookie centers.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill dough for 15 minutes before shaping.
- Don’t overbake; cookies firm as they cool.
- Use good-quality cocoa for richer flavor.
- Add sea salt sprinkle for contrast.
- Store cookies in airtight container for freshness.