These Chocolate Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for Valentine’s Day. With a rich chocolate base and a sweet strawberry jam center, they make an excellent addition to your list of valentine desserts.

The pink drizzle adds a charming touch, making these cookies not only delicious but also visually appealing. This recipe is a great source of cookies inspo and will surely impress your loved ones with its unique flavor and presentation.

Delicious Thumbprint Cookies for Valentine’s Day

These thumbprint cookies feature a soft chocolate cookie filled with strawberry jam, topped with a pink drizzle for a festive touch. The recipe yields about 24 cookies and is perfect for sharing as a sweet Valentine’s treat idea.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup strawberry jam
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons milk or water for drizzle
• Pink food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
4. Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
5. Fill with Jam: Spoon a small amount of strawberry jam into each indentation.
6. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare the Drizzle: In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with milk or water until smooth. Add pink food coloring if desired to achieve the desired shade.
8. Drizzle: Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle the pink icing over the top of each cookie.
9. Serve: Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies with family and friends!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 6g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 15g