Description
Sweet romance meets classic baking with these heart-shaped chocolate thumbprint cookies that promise pure deliciousness. Irresistible chocolate centers nestled in buttery cookie dough will make you fall in love with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whip butter and sugar in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate egg yolk and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to ensure even distribution of moisture and flavor.
- Gradually fold in flour and salt, gently kneading until a cohesive dough forms with a uniform texture.
- Dust work surface with flour and roll out dough to a thin, even layer approximately 1/8-inch thick.
- Craft heart-shaped cookies using specialized cutters or carefully molding by hand for a personalized touch.
- Arrange cookie hearts on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving slight spacing between each piece.
- Create gentle indentations in the center of each cookie using your thumb or the rounded back of a small spoon, preparing space for chocolate filling.
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C) and position rack in the middle for consistent baking.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes until edges turn a delicate golden hue, indicating perfect doneness.
- Rest cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- Warm heavy cream in a small saucepan until it reaches a gentle simmer, avoiding boiling.
- Pour hot cream over chocolate chips, allowing mixture to rest briefly before stirring into a silky ganache.
- Enhance ganache with a splash of vanilla extract for deeper flavor complexity.
- Carefully fill cookie indentations with smooth chocolate, using a spoon or piping bag for precision.
- Allow chocolate to set at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving these delicate treats.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent sticking and make shaping easier.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother cookie dough and better texture.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or white chocolate for varied flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 132 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 23 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 29 mg