Description
Experience the joy of the holidays with these delightful Chocolate Thumbprint Christmas Cookies. Featuring a rich chocolate cookie base and a glossy chocolate center, these treats are perfect for festive gatherings or cozy afternoons at home. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they will become a cherished addition to your holiday baking traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips or melts (semi-sweet or milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets with space in between.
- Press your thumb into the center of each dough ball to create an indentation.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm. Remove from oven and fill each thumbprint with chocolate chips while still warm.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg