Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
A dab of bright red raspberry jam in the center makes these chocolate thumbprint cookies extra special!
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, (275 grams)
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, (27 grams)
- ¾ tsp fine salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar, (132 grams)
- 1 large egg white
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans (optional)
- ½ cup raspberry jam
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Combine the flour, cocoa, and salt in a bowl; stir or whisk to blend.2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour | 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder | 3/4 tsp fine salt
- In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.1 cup unsalted butter | 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- Add the egg white and vanilla to the creamed mixture and beat until smooth and well blended.1 large egg white | 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Add the flour mixture and beat on low just until combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape the dough into balls, roll them in the finely chopped pecans, then arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (optional)
- Use your finger, knuckle, or thumb to press an indentation into the center of each ball of cookie dough. Add about 1/2 teaspoon of raspberry jam to each indentation. Make the indentations a little larger/wider if you like more jam filling.1/2 cup raspberry jam
- Bake the cookies for 15 to 18 minutes, until set.
- Cool the cookies in the pan for 5 minutes then remove to racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 63mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 190IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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