Chocolate Thumbprint Macaroons are a delightful twist on the classic thumbprint cookie. The contrast of textures and flavors in these cookies is what makes them so irresistible. You get the crunch of the toasted coconut, the richness of the chocolate, and the softness of the cookie itself. Best of all? They’re delicious, gluten-free/non-gebroks, quick to make and Kosher for Passover!
Chocolate Thumbprint Macaroons
With Passover literally right around the corner, I wanted to come up with a super fabulous treat that wouldn’t take a lot of time to make but would still be OMG worthy. At the store, there are all different flavors of the ubiquitous canned macaroons – some of which I use as supliments in some of my Passover recipes. They have their place in the world, but homemade are the best. I decided to do a fast twist on my favorite Martha Stewart macaroon recipe and came up with Chocolate Thumbprint Macaroons.
Chocolate Thumbprint Macaroons are super fudgy inside! (And yes… I need a manicure!)
Why I love Chocolate Thumbprint Macaroons
Chocolate Thumbprint Macaroon cookies are a delightful twist on the classic thumbprint cookie. Imagine a soft, chewy coconut macaroon base, with a slightly crisp exterior, giving way to a tender, moist interior that’s packed with coconut goodness.These cookies are formed by rolling the macaroon dough into balls, then gently pressing your thumb into the center to create a small well.
Thumbprint Macaroons ready to go into the oven. If you’re filling them with jelly instead of ganache, fill them before baking.
Once baked, the thumbprint indentation is filled with a luscious chocolate ganache, adding an extra layer of decadence.
Chocolate Thumbprint Macaroons filled with ganache.
The contrast of textures and flavors in these cookies is what makes them so irresistible. You get the crunch of the toasted coconut, the richness of the chocolate, and the softness of the cookie itself. They’re perfect for indulging in alongside a cup of hot coffee or tea, or for satisfying a late-night chocolate craving.
Best of all? They’re delicious, quick to make and Kosher for Passover!
Chocolate Thumbprint Macaroons are great even if you don’t drizzle them with chocolate!
Making Chocolate Thumbprint Macaroons
I love the fact that these macaroons are so easy to make – no mixer needed, and they’re incredibly versatile. This recipe includes homemade chocolate ganache, but you could use your own filling of choice, like jam or hazelnut filling. There are a million ways to make these… just be creative and let me know what you did!
I’m going to keep this post incredibly short. I mean, who has time to sit and read a post right now!!I did save one for Dear Husband who has been working his tushy off getting ready for the Holiday!
The one I saved for Dear Husband ♥♥♥ !
Here’s the recipe for Chocolate Thumbprint Macaroons
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Chocolate Thumbprint Macaroons
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 Chocolate Thumbprint Macaroons 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten Free
- Diet: Kosher
Description
Chocolate Thumbprint Macaroons are a delightful twist on the classic thumbprint cookie. The contrast of textures and flavors in these cookies is what makes them so irresistible. You get the crunch of the toasted coconut, the richness of the chocolate, and the softness of the cookie itself. Best of all? They’re delicious, gluten-free/non-gebroks, quick to make and Kosher for Passover!
The original macaroon base is from Martha Stewarts Coconut Macaroons recipe which I make every year!
Ingredients
For the Thumbprint Macaroon Cookie
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut (flaked is fine too)
- 2 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping or coconut cream
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Drizzle
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
For the Thumbprint Macaroon Cookie
- Preheat oven to 350Ā°F or 325Ā°F Convection. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a sillicone baking mat. Set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the sugar, salt, coconut, egg whites and vanilla. Stir with your hands until completely combined. I like to wear vinyl gloves for this part.
- Using a tablespoon or scooper, scoop a portion of the macaroon mixture. Roll it into a ball and place on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Make a thumbprint well in each of the balls. You may need to “fix” the cookie a little before baking to ensure it has the right shape.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
For the Chocolate Ganache
- Place the cream in a medium saucepan. Over medium heat bring it to a boil then immediately remove from the heat.
- Pour the chocolate chips into the cream, shimmying the pot a little so the cream covers the chocolate. Let the mixture rest for 3 minutes.
- Using a whisk, stir the chocolate and cream until completely smooth.
- Using a tablespoon or scooper, fill the cavities of the thumbprint macaroons. Be careful not to overfill.
For the Chocolate Drizzle
- Over a double boiler, or in a microwave (if you have one), melt the chocolate. Transfer to a pastry bag or a zipper bag. Cut a very small hole in the corner of the bag and drizzle the chocolate over the filled cookies.
- Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes so the chocolate can set and the ganache can thicken.
- May be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Additional Filling Suggestions: Jam, lemon/lime curd, chocolate chips, hazelnut spread, white chocolate spread, nut butter with a little confectioners sugar.
If using jam as a filling, add the jam before baking.
If you don’t have a double boiler or microwave, to melt the chocolate put it in an airtight, completely sealed container or bag. Set the bag into a bowl/pot of warm water. Allow the chocolate to melt, smushing it carefully periodically, until the chocolate has completely melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Chocolate Thumbprint Macaroon
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 20.6 g
- Sodium: 153.1 mg
- Fat: 9.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.2 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 1.8 g
- Cholesterol: 3.4 mg
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