Chocolate Ganache Thumbprint Cookies
Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Ganache Thumbprint Cookies, where a crisp and buttery shortbread base meets a rich, velvety ganache filling. These cookies are perfect for family gatherings, cozy evenings at home, or simply when you need a sweet treat. With easy preparation steps and flexible variations, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your household. Whether you’re baking for a holiday celebration or just because you crave something sweet, these thumbprint cookies will impress everyone who tries them!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 240 grams all-purpose flour
- 40 grams cocoa powder
- 226 grams unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 26 grams brown sugar
- 2 egg yolks (room temperature)
- 100 grams dark chocolate
- 60 grams heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Beat room-temperature butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Shape dough into balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Press your thumb into each ball to create an indentation. Bake for about 10 minutes.
- For the ganache, heat cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped dark chocolate and let sit for a minute before stirring until smooth.
- Fill each thumbprint with ganache once cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg