Description
Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate and sweet cherry filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherry preserves
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball using your thumb.
- Fill each indentation with cherry preserves.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Once cooled, drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to substitute cherry preserves with your favorite fruit preserves.
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of espresso powder to the dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies, cookies, dessert, chocolate, cherry