Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat to Make at Home
Deliciously rich chocolate thumbprint cookies filled with jam and sprinkled with sea salt, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup fruit jam (your choice)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt for topping
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Press your thumb into each ball to create an indention.
- Fill each indention with a small amount of fruit jam.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set.
- Sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- These cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, cookies, dessert, baking