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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies – In Bloom Bakery

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies - In Bloom Bakery
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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies from In Bloom Bakery combine a perfectly soft, chewy texture with rich chocolate flavor and a luscious jam or alternative filling in the center. This easy-to-make recipe uses simple pantry staples to create bakery-quality treats ideal for any occasion, customizable with various fillings and suitable for gluten-free and vegan adaptations.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Sugar

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

Filling Options

  • Raspberry, strawberry, or apricot jam (about 1/2 cup)
  • Optional: chocolate ganache, caramel, peanut butter, almond butter, or flavored cream cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients and Oven: Take butter out to soften at room temperature. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), and line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy—this adds air that helps create a tender cookie.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, which brings moisture and flavor to your dough foundation.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients and Mix Into Dough: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until no streaks of flour remain to avoid overworking the dough.
  5. Shape and Create Thumbprints: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto your baking sheet. Gently press your thumb or the back of a spoon into the center of each cookie to form an indentation for the filling.
  6. Fill the Centers and Bake: Fill each thumbprint with a small spoonful of your chosen jam or filling. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, until cookies are set and slightly firm around the edges but still soft in the center.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely—this helps them set perfectly without crumbling.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for better creaming and lighter texture.
  • Don’t overmix the dough to prevent tough cookies.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes to make shaping easier and minimize spreading.
  • Press thumbprints gently to avoid cracking the dough.
  • Measure filling carefully to prevent leakage while ensuring good flavor bursts.

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