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Dark Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
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Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
35
minutes
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Ingredients
1
cup
all-purpose flour
1/2
cup
dark cocoa powder
1/2
tsp
baking soda
1/2
cup
butter
softened
1/2
cup
granulated sugar
1/4
cup
brown sugar
1
large egg
1
tsp
vanilla extract
1/2
cup
dark chocolate chips
1/2
cup
heavy cream
Optional: holiday sprinkles
sea salt, crushed peppermint
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
Combine dry and wet ingredients.
Roll dough into balls, press thumbprints into centers.
Bake for 12-15 minutes.
Make ganache by pouring heated cream over chocolate chips.
Fill cookie thumbprints with ganache.
Decorate with sprinkles or other garnishes.