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Chocolate Thumbprint Christmas Cookies | Holiday Sprinkle Style

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Rich chocolate thumbprint cookies with a soft, brownie-like texture and a glossy ganache center. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or cozy winter baking.

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

  1. Whisk flour, cocoa, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add yolk and vanilla.
  3. Mix in dry ingredients until a dough forms. Chill 30–45 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
  5. Press a thumbprint in each. Bake 9–11 minutes.
  6. Re-press centers if needed after baking.
  7. Make ganache: pour hot cream over chopped chocolate. Stir smooth.
  8. 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.