Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies are a delicious treat that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with the sweetness of raspberries. Loaded with delicious flavors in every bite, you will wonder why you haven't tried these jam thumbprint cookies sooner!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Cookies, Dessert, treat
Cuisine: American
Keyword: CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY THUMBPRINT COOKIES, thumbprint cookies
Prep: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicon baking mats and set them aside.
Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using an electric mixer on medium-high speed. Continue for about 2-3 minutes until the butter mixture is light and fluffy.
Mix in the egg yolks and the vanilla extract.
Add in the flour and salt and mix until the dough comes together.
If desired you can chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes, but you can skip this step and head straight to baking them.
Scoop the dough into 1-inch-sized balls and roll them with your hands so that they are perfectly round. Arrange the dough balls onto the prepared cookie sheet.
Use a ½ teaspoon measuring spoon to create a circular crater in the center of the cookie dough balls.
Bake: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes.
Remove them from the oven and if the indents look shallow, press the measuring spoon to further define them again.
Fudge Filling: Melt the chocolate chips, condensed milk, and almond extract in a small pot over low heat until melted. Continue stirring over low heat for 3-4 minutes or until the mixture has thickened.
Assemble cookies: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of fudge onto each cookie. Let cool until set for about 5 minutes.
Take ½ teaspoon measuring spoon again and slightly press an indent into the chocolate. Then, fill the indent with raspberry jam over the chocolate fudge topping. Serve the cookies immediately and enjoy.
Notes
To store thumbprint cookies, place them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.For longer storage, place the cookies in the freezer in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Allow the cookies to thaw at room temperature before serving.