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Dark chocolate thumbprint cookies

Dark Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

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.