Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- Filling: 1/2 cup chocolate fudge or ganache
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla, mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until dough forms.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten slightly and make an indentation in the center of each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then let cool slightly.
- Fill the indentations with fudge or ganache.
- Optional: drizzle with melted chocolate for extra gloss.
Notes
- Chill dough if too soft for easier handling.
- Use quality cocoa powder for richer flavor.
- Refrigerate filled cookies briefly before serving for firmer fudge centers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Method: Bake, fill, glaze
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg