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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies – Soft, Gooey, Easy Holiday Treat

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies


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  • Author: wiolleta bertan
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft, buttery thumbprint cookies with a rich chocolate center. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or a cozy treat with milk.


Ingredients

  • Butter

  • Granulated sugar

  • Egg yolk

  • Vanilla extract

  • All-purpose flour

  • Cocoa powder or melted chocolate

  • Salt


Instructions

  • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

  • Mix in egg yolk and vanilla.

  • Add flour and salt; form dough into balls.

  • Press thumb into the center of each.

  • Bake until edges are set.

 

  • Fill the center with melted chocolate and let cool.

Notes

  • Chill dough for 10–15 minutes to avoid spreading.

  • Add a sprinkle of sea salt for flavor boost.

  • You can switch melted chocolate with Nutella or ganache.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Cookies
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 1g