Lemon Thumbprint Cookies With White Chocolate Ganac

Name: Lemon Thumbprint Cookies With White Chocolate Ganache
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE GANACHE:; 1/4 cups Heavy Cream; 4 ounces, fluid White Chocolate, Chopped; FOR THE COOKIES:; 1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened; 1 cup Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest; 1/2 teaspoons Lemon Juice; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1 whole Egg; 2-3/4 cups Flour; 1 whole Lemon, Zested; 1 Tablespoon Sugar; FOR THE TOPPING:; 1 whole Lemon, Zested; 1 Tablespoon Sugar

Servings: persons

FOR THE GANACHE:
1/4 cups Heavy Cream
4 ounces, fluid White Chocolate, Chopped
FOR THE COOKIES:
1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
1 cup Sugar
1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
1/2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 whole Egg
2-3/4 cups Flour
1 whole Lemon, Zested
1 Tablespoon Sugar
FOR THE TOPPING:
1 whole Lemon, Zested
1 Tablespoon Sugar

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For the ganache:
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You'll want to prepare ganache and let it sit in the fridge prior to starting the cookies. Then it will be ready when your cookies are cooled.
3
Place chopped chocolate into a heatproof bowl. Bring heavy cream to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Pour the hot cream over the chopped white chocolate and stir until completely melted. Cover the bowl and set it in the fridge to thicken.
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Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 F. In a bowl beat butter, sugar, zest, lemon juice, vanilla and salt until light and creamy. Add in the egg and continue beating. Slowly add in flour until completely blended.
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Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out a small amount of dough and roll it gently into a ball shape. Place on a lightly greased or lined cookie sheet about two inches apart. Using the back end of a 1/4 teaspoon, gently make an indentation into the cookie. Repeat with the remaining dough.
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Bake cookies for 12-14 minutes. Remove from oven and let them stand for 5 minutes before placing on a cooling rack to cool completely.
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When cookies are cool, fill each cookie cavity with a teaspoon of white chocolate ganache.
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For a little more lemon flavor, zest another lemon into a bowl. Add a tablespoon of sugar and stir until everything is well combined. Sprinkle zest over cookies.
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Cookies adapted from King Arthur Flour Company.

1073

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE GANACHE:, 1/4 cups Heavy Cream, 4 ounces, fluid White Chocolate, Chopped, FOR THE COOKIES:, and more.

Yes, Lemon Thumbprint Cookies With White Chocolate Ganache 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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Lemon Thumbprint Cookies With White Chocolate Ganache

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Variations & substitutions

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