Description
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with Custard Filling are the perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy custard, creating an irresistible treat for any occasion. These delightful cookies feature a soft, chewy texture complemented by a luscious custard center, making them a nostalgic favorite for many. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or enjoying a cozy night in, these cookies will surely impress everyone who gets a taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in cocoa powder, flour, egg, and vanilla until fully combined.
- Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on the baking sheets. Use your thumb to create indentations in each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but centers are still soft. Let cool completely.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together milk, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla until thickened into custard.
- Spoon warm custard into each cookie's thumbprint and allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg