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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Decadent Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with Smooth Ganache

These Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are rich and chewy, topped with a smooth ganache for a delightful dessert experience.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 34 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 0.5 cups Dutch process cocoa powder avoid substitutions
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder do not swap with baking soda
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 0.25 cups light brown sugar adds moisture
  • 0.25 cups granulated white sugar reduce if you prefer less sweetness
  • 2 large egg yolks room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste/extract pure extract as substitute
For the Ganache
  • 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips dark chocolate for more intense flavor
  • 0.5 cups heavy whipping cream coconut cream for non-dairy option
For Decoration
  • nonpareils optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Measuring spoons
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of Dutch process cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of baking powder until combined. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat ½ cup of unsalted butter with ¼ cup of light brown sugar and ¼ cup of granulated white sugar for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add 2 room-temperature egg yolks and 1 teaspoon of vanilla to the butter-sugar mixture and mix on low speed until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined, avoiding over-mixing.
  5. Portion the dough into 34 equal balls, press down the center of each, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes until edges are set.
  7. Repress the centers of the cookies with a measuring spoon immediately after baking to deepen the indents.
  8. Cool the cookies on a baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Heat ½ cup of heavy whipping cream in a saucepan, pour over 1 cup of chocolate chips, stir until smooth.
  10. Once cooled, fill each cookie indent with ganache and allow to set in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dough for better shape retention and ensure accurate measurements for the best results.

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