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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

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Indulge in rich and soft Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies filled with luscious chocolate ganache, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder (Dutch process)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Nonpareils for sprinkling on top (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
  4. Add egg yolks and vanilla to the butter mixture, beating until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing gently to form a dough.
  6. Roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls and place on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Create an indentation in each cookie with your thumb.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the ganache, heat heavy cream until just simmering, then stir in chocolate chips until smooth.
  10. Once cookies are cooled, fill each thumbprint with ganache and sprinkle with nonpareils if desired.

Notes

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For freezing, unfilled cookies can be placed in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

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