Description
Sweet chocolate thumbprint cookies create romantic moments with their irresistible charm. Rich cocoa-infused dough nestles a luscious chocolate center, promising delightful indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Seasoning Ingredient:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Craft a smooth, creamy butter and sugar mixture using vigorous mixing until the texture becomes light and airy, then incorporate egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully integrated.
- Gently fold flour and salt into the wet ingredients, creating a uniform dough that holds together without crumbling.
- Dust a clean work surface with a light layer of flour, then carefully roll out the dough to a uniform thickness of approximately 1/4 inch.
- Select a heart-shaped cookie cutter and delicately cut out cookie shapes, transferring each to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Using your thumb or the rounded back of a small spoon, create a gentle indentation in the center of each cookie, ensuring the edges remain intact.
- Heat the oven to 350°F and position the rack in the middle position.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, watching for edges to turn a soft golden hue, indicating perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- Warm heavy cream in a small saucepan until tiny bubbles form around the edges, just before boiling.
- Pour hot cream over chocolate chips, letting the mixture sit briefly to encourage melting, then stir until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency.
- Enhance the chocolate filling with a splash of vanilla extract, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Carefully fill each cookie’s center indentation with the luxurious chocolate mixture, using a spoon or piping bag for precision.
- Let the chocolate set for 15-20 minutes at room temperature before serving, allowing the filling to firm slightly.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smooth, even mixing and easier dough formation.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and maintain heart shape during baking.
- Use a small measuring spoon or cork to create uniform, precise indentations in cookie centers.
- Try different chocolate varieties like dark, milk, or white chocolate for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg