Description
These Strawberry Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies feature a soft, buttery cookie filled with sweet strawberry jam and drizzled with rich melted chocolate. They’re perfect for holidays, Valentine’s Day, or any time you want a delicious bite-sized treat!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup (120g) strawberry jam
For the Chocolate Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup (90g) semisweet or dark chocolate, melted
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter (optional, for smoothness)
Instructions
Make the Cookie Dough:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Mix in egg yolk, vanilla extract, and milk until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Shape & Bake the Cookies:
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Use your thumb or the back of a small spoon to gently press an indentation into the center of each cookie.
- Fill each indentation with about ½ teaspoon of strawberry jam.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
Add the Chocolate Drizzle:
- Melt the chocolate with coconut oil or butter in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag.
- Let the chocolate set before serving.
Notes
- Swap strawberry jam for raspberry, apricot, or cherry for variety.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for a week.
- If the cookie dough is too soft, chill it for 30 minutes before rolling.