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How to Make Chocolate Thumbprints with Cherries and Walnuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate thumbprint cookies are a classic treat that everyone loves. They are rich, indulgent, and perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth craving. But these aren't just any chocolate thumbprint cookies - these are filled with sweet cherries and crunchy walnuts, taking them to a whole new level of deliciousness. The combination of the rich chocolate, tart cherries, and nutty walnuts make these cookies absolutely irresistible.

Making these Chocolate Thumbprints with Cherries and Walnut...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 2 tablespoons shortening, divided
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
  • ¾ cup cherry pie filling, including 36 cherries

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in cooled chocolate mixture. Add egg, milk, and vanilla extract; beat until well combined. Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, espresso powder, and salt; beat on low speed until just combined and a dough forms.
  • Shape dough into 3 dozen 1-inch balls and roll in chopped walnuts to coat. Place balls 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Make an indentation in the center of each cookie using your thumb.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool, about 30 minutes.
  • While cookies are cooling, place remaining 3/4 cup chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Spoon a cherry with some of the sauce into the center of each cooled cookie and drizzle chocolate mixture over the tops. Let stand until chocolate is set.

    • Nutrition

    118 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 34mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 15mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 48mg

    Categories

    Chocolate recipes
    Cherry recipes
    Walnut recipes