Description
Chocolate Ganache Thumbprint Cookies are indulgent treats with a crisp, buttery shortbread base, rich chocolate ganache filling, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Perfect for holiday baking or anytime you crave something sweet and chocolatey.
Ingredients
240 grams all-purpose flour
40 grams cocoa powder
½ teaspoon salt
226 grams unsalted butter (room temperature)
100 grams granulated sugar
26 grams brown sugar
2 egg yolks (room temperature)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
100 grams dark chocolate
60 grams heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter (cold)
Optional: Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prep the Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in egg yolks and vanilla until pale and smooth.
- Mix in Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
- Shape the Dough: Scoop dough into 24 portions, rolling each into a ball (about 25 grams). Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets.
- Create the Indent: Press gently into the center of each ball with a ½ teaspoon to form an indent. Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake dough for 10-13 minutes or until set and firm. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Ganache: Place dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream in the microwave for 1 minute, then pour over chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Whisk together until smooth, then stir in cold butter until glossy.
- Fill the Cookies: Spoon 1 teaspoon of ganache into each cookie’s indent.
- Set the Ganache: Chill filled cookies for 10 minutes to allow ganache to set.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and enjoy!
Notes
Add toppings like crushed nuts (pistachios or hazelnuts) for extra texture.
Swap dark chocolate with milk or white chocolate for a different flavor.
Use dairy-free butter and cream for a vegan version.
To avoid spreading, chill dough before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
