Chocolate Thumbprint Christmas Cookies | Holiday Sprinkle Style
Rich chocolate thumbprint cookies with a soft, brownie-like texture and a glossy ganache center. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or cozy winter baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For ganache: ¼ cup heavy cream + 3 oz dark chocolate
Instructions
- Whisk flour, cocoa, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add yolk and vanilla.
- Mix in dry ingredients until a dough forms. Chill 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
- Press a thumbprint in each. Bake 9–11 minutes.
- Re-press centers if needed after baking.
- Make ganache: pour hot cream over chopped chocolate. Stir smooth.
- Fill each cookie center with ganache. Let set before serving.
Notes
- Add peppermint or espresso extract for variation.
- Chill dough for thick, crack-free cookies.
- Store at room temp in an airtight container for up to 5 days.