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Chocolate Thumbprint Black Cookies

Rich, dark chocolate cookies filled with sweet jam in the center, perfect for holiday treats, gift jars, or cozy dessert plates.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup black cocoa powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Jam Filling
  • 0.5 cup jam raspberry or preferred flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
  4. Combine flour, black cocoa powder, and salt.
  5. Mix dry ingredients into wet to form soft dough.
  6. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet.
  7. Press thumb or spoon into center to create well.
  8. Bake 12–15 minutes until set. Cool 5 minutes.
  9. Fill centers with jam and cool completely.

Notes

Use thick jams for best results. Store in airtight container for up to a week or freeze unfilled cookies for later use.