Marbled Pudding Thumbprints

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   Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.

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   Stir in the melted butter and eggs until combined.

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   Transfer one-third of the dough to a small bowl; add the cocoa powder and milk and stir with a wooden spoon until combined.

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   Gently stir the cocoa dough back into the plain dough until it looks marbled.

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   Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

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   Drop tablespoonfuls of dough about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets; sprinkle generously with sugar.

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   Bake until the cookies are slightly puffed,6 to 7 minutes.

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   Remove from the oven and make an indentation in the center of each cookie with the back of a teaspoon.

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   Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon pudding into each indentation, then return to the oven, switching the position of the pans; continue baking until lightly golden and set, about 6 more minutes.

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    Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

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    Photograph by Andrew Purcell

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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