Dirty Thumbprint Cookies
Get ready to indulge in the decadence of Dirty Thumbprint Cookies, a rich, chocolatey twist on the classic thumbprint treat! These irresistible cookies boast a buttery, cocoa-infused dough paired with sweet, tangy jam nestled in each thumb-sized crater. Perfectly balanced with a dusting of powdered sugar for a rustic flair, these cookies are baked to a soft, tender perfection in just 12 minutes. Whether made with raspberry, strawberry, or your favorite preserve, they are a delightful dessert for holidays, gatherings, or an everyday sweet craving. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, Dirty Thumbprint Cookies are sure to become a go-to addition to your baking repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 unit Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Jam or preserves (e.g., raspberry or strawberry)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until fully incorporated.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
Using a small cookie scoop or a spoon, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Use your thumb to gently press into the center of each dough ball to create a small indent without cracking the edges.
Fill each thumbprint indent with about 1/2 teaspoon of jam or preserves.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies look slightly puffed.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, lightly dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a rustic finish.
Serve and enjoy your delicious Dirty Thumbprint Cookies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.0 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.4 g | 337% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 434 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 1180 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 624.0 g | 227% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.6 g | 181% | |
| Total Sugars | 347.9 g | ||
| Protein | 55.4 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 32.3 mg | 179% | |
| Potassium | 2325 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
