Imagine a cookie so rich and luxurious that it transforms an ordinary moment into a gourmet experience. These Chocolate Truffle Thumbprint Cookies are not just a treat; they're a journey of pure chocolate bliss that will make your taste buds dance with delight! With a perfectly crumbly cocoa base and a center filled with luscious chocolate truffles, these cookies are the ultimate indulgence that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 37 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate truffles, for filling
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer. Mix for approximately 3-4 minutes until the mixture becomes pale and smooth.
- Add vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt to ensure no lumps remain.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to make it easier to handle.
- Remove the chilled dough and roll into 1-inch balls, placing them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, create a gentle indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are slightly firm but the centers remain soft.
- Remove from the oven and immediately re-press the centers if the indentations have flattened during baking.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Once cookies are completely cool, fill the centers with chopped chocolate truffles, gently pressing them into the indentations.
- Let the truffles set at room temperature or chill briefly in the refrigerator to help them firm up.
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture.
- Chill the dough before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain the thumbprint shape.
- Use a small measuring spoon or the back of a teaspoon to create uniform indentations.
- Don't overbake - the cookies should be slightly soft in the center when you remove them from the oven.
- Let the cookies cool completely before adding the truffle filling to prevent melting.
- For an extra touch of elegance, use high-quality chocolate truffles.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for longer preservation.
- For best results, bring the cookies to room temperature before serving to enhance their flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 132kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 17mg
