Description
Strawberry Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful blend of soft, buttery cookie dough filled with sweet strawberry jam and topped with rich melted chocolate. These cookies are not just easy to make; they also add a pop of color and flavor to any occasion. Perfect for celebrations or as a special treat, each bite is a nostalgic reminder of homemade goodness. Dive into this simple recipe and impress your family and friends with these irresistible cookies!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Whisk together the flour and baking powder in another bowl. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart.
- Press a thumbprint into each ball and fill with half a teaspoon of strawberry jam.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave until smooth and drizzle over each cookie once cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to maintain shape. Experiment with different jams like raspberry or apricot for unique flavors.