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Colorful arrangement of chewy chocolate thumbprint cookies with glossy chocolate filling on a white plate, surrounded by scattered cocoa powder and chocolate chips, styled for an inviting, homemade look with natural lighting and soft shadows.

Chewy Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Easy Fudgy Dessert

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A delectable, chewy chocolate thumbprint cookie with a fudgy center, perfect for chocolate lovers and easy to make at home.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter, sugars, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until combined.
  4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
  5. Make an indentation in each cookie with your thumb or a small spoon.
  6. Fill each indentation with melted chocolate.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are set.
  8. Allow to cool before serving.

Notes

  • Do not overbake to keep cookies chewy.
  • Use high-quality cocoa for richer flavor.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes for easier handling.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 40mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg