Espresso Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Name: Espresso Thumbprint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cookies; 3/4 cup sugar; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 egg; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon salt; espresso filling; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder (dry); 1 cup milk chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon coffee-flavored liqueur (optional)

Servings: persons

cookies
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
espresso filling
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder (dry)
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coffee-flavored liqueur (optional)

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0F Beat sugar, butter, vanilla and egg in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, cocoa and salt. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Press thumb or end of a wooden spoon into the center of each cookie. Do not press all the way to the cookie sheet.
2
Bake 7 minutes to 11 minutes or until edges are firm. Quickly remake indentations with the end of a wooden spoon if necessary. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
3
Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, make Espresso Filling.
4
Spoon a rounded 1/2 teaspoon Espresso Filling into indentation in each cookie.
5
ESPRESSO FILLING.
6
Mix whipping cream and instant coffee in 1-quart saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming and coffee is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Stir in liqueur, if desired. Cool about 10 minutes or until thickened.

988

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cookies, 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup butter, softened, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Espresso Thumbprint Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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