Coffee Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
A rich coffee-flavored cookie with a velvety chocolate center. Crispy edges, soft middle, and the perfect excuse to eat chocolate all day.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour holds everything together
- ¼ cup cocoa powder deepens the chocolate flavor
- ½ tsp baking powder just a little lift
- ¼ tsp salt balances the sweetness
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder the star of the show
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened (for richness)
- ¾ cup brown sugar adds chewiness
- 1 large egg binds everything together
- 1 tsp vanilla extract flavor booster
- 2 tbsp milk moisture matters
- 4 oz dark chocolate melted (for the decadent center)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls.
- Place cookies on the baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
- Use your thumb or a spoon to make a small indent in the center of each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then fill the indentations with melted chocolate.
- Allow chocolate to set or just eat them immediately (no judgment).