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A plate of thumbprint cookies filled with chocolate sits on a white surface. Next to the plate is a set of gold utensils and a red cloth. The cookies are dusted with crushed nuts, and a single cookie rests on the red cloth.
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Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

These Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are buttery, nutty, and irresistibly chocolaty. Made with a simple dough, rolled in crushed hazelnuts, and filled with rich melted chocolate, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time30 minutes
WORK TIME15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: World
Keyword: chocolate, hazelnut
Servings: 24 yields
Calories: 126kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • ¾ cup Sugar
  • ½ cup + 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 cups Flour AP or Plain
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Egg white
  • 3.5 oz Crushed hazelnuts roasted *read recipe notes
  • 3.5 oz Dark chocolate/ milk chocolate
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 160C (320F). Line 2 baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl place 1 egg, 1 egg yolk and sugar, whisk until light and pale.
  • Add oil, vanilla extract and whisk until combined.
  • Add flour, baking powder, salt, and stir until dough is formed.
  • Shape small balls, dip each ball in the egg white, then cover with chopped hazelnuts. *Read recipe notes.
  • Arrange the balls on the prepared baking tray. Slightly flatten the balls and then make an indentation with your thumb or with the back of a spoon into each ball.
  • Bake for 14-15 minutes, or until golden.
  • Chop the chocolate, place in a heatproof bowl and melt in the microwave in 30 seconds intervals until melted.
  • Fill each cookie with melted chocolate and allow to cool.

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Notes

  • Watch the Video: For a better understanding of the recipe, I always recommend watching the video recipe, which includes a step-by-step guide to help you succeed.
  • FAQs: Make sure you read the FAQs for this recipe which are located above the recipe box for additional tips and troubleshooting! For extra tips and variations read the article.
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  • Nuts: If you don't have, or don't like hazelnuts, you can use any other nuts, such as; peanuts, almonds, walnuts or even pistachios.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg