"Thumbprint cookies are a classic dessert that can be enjoyed any time of year. These fun sprinkle filled thumbprint cookies make the perfect treat!"
Thumbprint Cookies
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Prep time: 10mins
Cook time: 12mins
Serves or Makes: 12
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ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup softened Unsalted Butter
- 1/3 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 tablespoons Non-Parelis Sprinkes + more for topping
- 4 ounces Milk Chocolate Chips
- 1/3 cup Heavy Cream
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line your cookie baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Start by making the chocolate ganache to fill the cookies with.
Step 3
In a microwaveable safe bowl, heat the heavy cream for 1 minute.
Step 4
Add in the chocolate chips and stir until fully combined. Set aside for it to fully cool.
Step 5
Using a stand mixer using a paddle attachment or hand mixer, cream the softened butter and sugars.
Step 6
Add in the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
Step 7
Slowly mix in the flour. As you mix the dough will start coming together.
Step 8
Add in the 2 Tbsp of the non-parelis sprinkles. This is optional.
Step 9
Once all combined, take 1 1/2 Tbsp of batter and form into a ball.
Step 10
Then using the back of a tablespoon make an indent/ thumbprint inside the dough.
Step 11
Form 12 thumbprint cookies and place in the freezer for 5 minutes.
Step 12
Take your cookies out of the freezer. If using chocolate ganache, bake them without the filling. If using strawberry jam or any other jam fill in your thumbprint cookies with filling and then bake.
Step 13
Bake for 12 minutes. If filling with chocolate ganache, the centers might puff up a bit because there’s no filling while baking, but that’s okay. Once they are out of the oven, press the back of a tablespoon in the center again and it will make the indent.
Step 14
Allow the cookies to cool.
Step 15
Once the cookies have cooled off, fill each of them with chocolate ganache. It will take a few hours for the chocolate ganache to set. Make sure the chocolate ganache full sets before stacking or gifting. Enjoy.