Chocolate Cherry Thumbprints Recipe

Delight your senses with these stunning Chocolate Cherry Thumbprints! A perfect holiday treat, each cookie is a beautiful ring of rich, dark chocolate filled with a vibrant pink cherry center. These elegant cookies are surprisingly easy to make, but plan ahead – they need an hour of chilling time to set perfectly. We use Ghirardelli cocoa powder for an extra decadent, intensely chocolatey flavor that will impress your guests. Get ready to bake up some holiday magic!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 102 mins
Calories 84.7 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Cherry Thumbprints

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How to Make Chocolate Cherry Thumbprints

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Ghirardelli recommended), 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place balls onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Using your thumb, make an indentation in the center of each ball, creating a well.
  8. Fill each indentation with ½ teaspoon cherry pie filling or preserves.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are set.
  10. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Optional: Drizzle melted dark chocolate over cooled cookies for an extra touch of elegance.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

15g

Carbs

3g

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