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Decadent Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies You’ll Love to Make

Decadent Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies You’ll Love to Make Today

These decadent chocolate thumbprint cookies are a delightful treat, filled with your choice of hazelnut spread or jam, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Hazelnut Spread or alternative filling
  • 1/2 cup Jam of Your Choice

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Make an indentation in the center of each ball using your thumb or a small spoon.
  8. Bake for 12 minutes.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool slightly, then fill the indentations with hazelnut spread or jam of your choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7g

Notes

Feel free to customize fillings with different jams or nut butters. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

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