Description
Indulge in these delightful Heart-Shaped Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. These buttery cookies filled with rich chocolate are sure to win hearts.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Filling:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- heart-shaped sprinkles or coarse sugar (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mix until combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt, mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape Cookies: Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheets. Press a heart-shaped indentation into each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prepare Chocolate Filling: Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream, fill each cookie indentation with chocolate.
- Decorate and Serve: Top with sprinkles and allow chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- To create a clear heart shape, press gently with the edge of a spoon or create a ‘V’ shape using your fingers.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
