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Thumbprint Christmas Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Nonpareils (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder together.
  3. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 2 minutes.
  4. Add egg yolks and vanilla; mix until fluffy.
  5. Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
  6. Roll 34 dough balls (about 1 tbsp each).
  7. Press an indent in each using 1/4 tsp.
  8. Chill for 1 hour.
  9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes.
  10. Re-indent the centers while warm and let cool.
  11. Heat cream until almost boiling; pour over chocolate chips. Let sit 1 minute, then stir smooth.
  12. Fill each cookie center with ganache and add sprinkles if desired.
  13. Chill 10–15 minutes to set.

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