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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with Ganache


  • Author: TAYLOR HARRISON
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 34 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, fudgy chocolate cookies with a rich ganache center. These decadent treats are perfect for celebrations or simple indulgence.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (188 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (40 g) Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup (168 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • Ganache:
    • 1 cup (200 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
  • Cream butter and sugars, then mix in egg yolks and vanilla.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to form dough.
  • Shape into 34 balls, create indents, and chill for 1 hour.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, re-indent centers, and cool.
  • Make ganache by pouring hot cream over chocolate chips and stirring until smooth.
  • Fill cookie centers with ganache, sprinkle with toppings, and chill to set.

Notes

  • Chill the dough to prevent spreading.
  • Reinforce indents after baking for deeper wells.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American