Description
Delightfully rich and tender heart-shaped chocolate thumbprint cookies filled with your favorite fruit jam. These cookies combine cocoa and a buttery dough, creating a perfect sweet treat with a burst of jammy goodness in every bite. Ideal for special occasions or a charming homemade snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
Filling
- ¼ cup fruit jam (raspberry, strawberry, or your favorite flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to evenly combine them and remove any lumps.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which ensures a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, which enriches the dough with moisture and flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to avoid overmixing and maintaining a tender crumb.
- Add Milk and Form Dough: Stir in the milk until the dough comes together into a soft and manageable consistency.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls and place them spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Create Indentations: Press your thumb or the back of a spoon into the center of each ball to create a shallow well for the jam.
- Fill Cookies: Spoon about ½ teaspoon of fruit jam into each indentation, ensuring a generous filling without overflow.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until they are firm to the touch but still soft inside.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set and firm up.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better cookie texture.
- You can substitute jam flavors depending on your preference or seasonal availability.
- Ensure not to overbake to maintain the cookies’ soft center.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.
- For a decorative touch, sprinkle powdered sugar or drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies.
