Description
Kaufmann thumbprint cookies deliver rich, nutty comfort with a sweet jam center. Bavarian-inspired delights promise a delectable journey through classic European baking traditions you’ll savor with each tender, crumbly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (720 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) salted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (340 g) chocolate chips
- 1 cup (200 g) white (granulated) sugar
- 1 cup (220 g) light brown sugar
- 2 tsps (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp (5 ml) baking soda
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) baking powder
- 1 tsp (5 ml) sea salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Dry Ingredient Blend: Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of dry ingredients.
- Butter Mixture: Cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars using an electric mixer until the texture becomes light and airy, creating a smooth base.
- Wet Ingredient Integration: Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, whipping until the combination achieves a silky, well-incorporated consistency.
- Dough Formation: Gradually merge dry ingredients with wet ingredients, folding gently to create a cohesive dough without overworking the mixture.
- Chocolate Infusion: Fold chocolate chips thoroughly into the dough, ensuring even dispersion throughout the entire batch.
- Shaping and Baking: Form uniform dough balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining proper spacing. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until edges turn a delicate golden hue.
- Cooling Process: Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to stabilize their structure, then transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete the cooling process.
Notes
- Chill Dough for Perfection: Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and ensure thicker, chewier cookies.
- Uniform Sizing Matters: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to create consistent cookie sizes, guaranteeing even baking and professional-looking results.
- Chocolate Chip Distribution: Gently fold chocolate chips to prevent overmixing, which can toughen the dough and reduce the cookies’ delicate texture.
- Cool Completely for Best Taste: Allow cookies to cool entirely on the wire rack to develop a crisp exterior and maintain a soft, chewy center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg