Decadent Dark Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
These decadent dark chocolate thumbprint cookies are rich and velvety, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth. With a delightful chocolate center, they make a wonderful dessert treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup dark cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate the vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a dough forms.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop out portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet.
- Press down in the center of each cookie to create an indentation.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm and centers are soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch.