Description
Rich, fudgy chocolate thumbprint cookies filled with a luscious chocolate cherry ganache. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 oz cherry-flavored chocolate bars
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp cherry preserves
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized portions, roll into balls, and indent each using a 1/4 teaspoon.
- Chill dough balls for about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place chilled dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the ganache by melting chocolate with heavy cream, then stir in cherry preserves until smooth.
- After baking, press down centers if needed and fill with ganache.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough to prevent spreading.
- Use flavored chocolates for variation.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Microwave for 10 seconds to soften ganache before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
