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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

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Delicious and health-conscious chocolate thumbprint cookies with a rich chocolate ganache center.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate ganache (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  4. Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until creamy.
  5. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until incorporated.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough and roll them into balls.
  8. Press a thumbprint into the center of each cookie ball.
  9. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are set.
  10. Let the cookies cool before filling each thumbprint with chocolate ganache.

Notes

Consider using natural sweeteners for a lower-calorie alternative. These cookies are meal prep-friendly and can be stored for a week in an airtight container.

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Keywords: cookies, chocolate, thumbprint, diabetic-friendly, dessert

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