Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Step by step

1. 1

   In a bowl, add the room-temperature butter and the sugar, and beat until the mixture has a nice creamy texture.

   
2. 2

   Add the vanilla extract and the egg, and beat.

   
3. 3

   Add the flour and the baking powder, preferably through a sieve. Add the salt and mix until combined.

   
4. 4

   Turn out onto the counter and finish bringing the dough together, working it as little as possible.

   
5. 5

   Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for half an hour.

   
6. 6

   Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet; flatten them and then press a well into the center of each one.

   
7. 7

   Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes.

   
8. 8

   After that time, press the center wells down again firmly and return to the oven for 15 more minutes.

   
9. 9

   Fill the centers with melted chocolate coating.