Description
Cozy and comforting chocolate thumbprint cookies filled with chocolate chips. Perfect for sharing warmth and joy with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for filling)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in the center of each cookie with your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with chocolate chips.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
These cookies can be personalized with different fillings like jam, Nutella, or peanut butter chips. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg