Description
These Heart-Shaped Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful and festive treat for Valentine’s Day! With a rich, chocolatey base and a sweet, jam-filled center, these cookies are both delicious and visually stunning. Perfect for gifting or sharing with loved ones, these cookies are sure to spread some love and sweetness this Valentine’s Day!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp milk
For the Thumbprint Filling:
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam or your favorite fruit jam (strawberry, apricot, etc.)
- Optional: Melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk, and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball.
- Place the dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet. Use your thumb (or the back of a spoon) to press an indent into the center of each dough ball, forming a heart shape.
- Gently reshape the dough into a heart shape if necessary after making the thumbprint.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are set. The centers should still be slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Fill the Thumbprint:
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, fill the thumbprints with about 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam or your preferred fruit jam.
- Optionally, drizzle melted chocolate over the top of the cookies for extra sweetness and decoration.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Allow the chocolate drizzle to set, if used, before serving. Enjoy these heart-shaped chocolate thumbprint cookies with your loved ones!
Notes
- You can use any fruit jam you prefer, such as strawberry, apricot, or blueberry, for the thumbprint center.
- If you prefer, you can also top the cookies with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a little extra sweetness.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg