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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies (Heart-Shaped)

Hakima
These chocolate thumbprint cookies are made with a soft cookie base, imprinted with hearts, and filled with a rich, chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
 

Cookie Base

  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoon (135g) all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softerened
  • ½ cup (65g) powdered sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Ganache

Instructions
 

Cookie Base

  • In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, and cornstarch, whisk and set aside
  • In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth, then slowly add the powdered sugar, and continue beating until completely incorporated and smooth.
  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract and beat together until incorporated
  • With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients and beat until combined. The dough will seem crumbly but continue mixing until it comes together.
  • Roll cookie out into 12 equal sized balls and then press them down to form discs.
  • To achieve the heart shape, press index finger down onto the dough to form a heart-shape, or use the back of a small ¼ teaspoon (see image in post to know what you're looking for).
  • Refrigerate dough for at least 20 minutes or freeze for at least 10 minutes.

Chocolate Ganache

  • While dough is chilling, heat heavy cream in microwave for 30 to 45 seconds until hot, then pour oven chocolate chips. Let sit for a minute and then stir to combine until smooth. If the chocolate still has chunks, microwave for 15 second increments and stir until completely melted. Set aside and let cool for a few minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350° F
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside
  • Remove cookies from fridge or freezer and place on baking sheet (at least 1.5 inches apart) and add a small amount of ganache to each heart cookie.
  • Place in oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the chocolate starts to bubble a little.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before serving.
Keyword chocolate, cookies
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