Tasty Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe Delight
Indulge in the heavenly experience of Tasty Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, where a buttery, soft cookie meets a rich chocolate filling. These delightful bites are perfect for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to festive celebrations. With each bite, enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth texture and the sweet aroma that fills your kitchen. This recipe is simple enough for novice bakers yet rewarding for experienced ones—sure to impress everyone!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Shape dough into one-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Gently press an indentation in the center of each ball using your thumb.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and fill each thumbprint with chocolate chips while warm.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 24g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg