Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies: Indulgent Chocolate Touch Delight
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and buttery shortbread with these Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt, mixing well.
- Gradually stir in the flour until the dough forms.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Use your thumb or a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Fill the indentations with chocolate chips.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Shortbread, Thumbprint Cookies, Chocolate, Dessert