Christmas Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are rich, festive, and irresistibly soft, making them a holiday classic that never fails to impress. Deep chocolate cookies with tender centers are filled with silky melted chocolate and finished with colorful sprinkles for a cheerful, bakery-worthy look. These cookies strike the perfect balance between fudgy and buttery, with just enough structure to hold their glossy chocolate filling.
What makes these thumbprints especially special is their texture. The dough bakes into soft cookies with slightly crisp edges, while chilling before baking ensures they keep their shape and defined centers. Once filled and decorated, they’re ideal for cookie trays, gifting, or cozy holiday baking sessions when you want something festive yet familiar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened – Creates a rich, tender cookie base.
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar – Adds moisture and depth of flavor.
- ¼ cup (50g) white sugar – Balances sweetness and texture.
- 1 large egg – Binds the dough and adds richness.
- 2 tsp vanilla extract – Enhances the chocolate flavor.
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour – Provides structure while keeping cookies soft.
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder – Gives deep chocolate flavor.
- ½ tsp baking soda – Helps the cookies rise slightly without spreading.
- ¼ tsp salt – Balances sweetness and intensifies cocoa.
- 100g dark or semi-sweet chocolate – Used for the smooth, rich filling.
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk – Creates a glossy, spoonable chocolate center.
- Colorful sprinkles – For festive decoration.
Instructions
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