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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

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Indulge in rich, chocolatey bliss with these soft, chewy Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies featuring a decadent chocolate ganache center.

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 the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy.
  4. Add the egg yolks and vanilla bean paste (or extract) to the butter mixture and beat until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  7. Create an indentation in the center of each cookie using your thumb.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Allow to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. For the ganache, heat the heavy whipping cream until just simmering. Remove from heat, stir in semi-sweet chocolate chips, and let sit before stirring until smooth.
  10. Once cooled, fill each thumbprint with chocolate ganache and sprinkle with nonpareils if desired.

Notes

Make sure to use room temperature butter and yolks for ease in mixing. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

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