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My group of friends had a weekly "movie night" during winters on Martha's Vineyard, and we'd take turns making a chocolate treat to share. These terrific cookies were an instant success. Once they debuted, I had to make them many more times. —Laura Bryant German, W. Warren, Massachusetts
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 307 calories, 18 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 152 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.
Originally published as Chocolate Thumbprints Cookies in Taste of Home October/November 1995, p29
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Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2013 by dessertlover07
This is one of the best tasting cookies I have ever made. They were soft, chewy, full of flavor and their presentation was a hit. I will make this recipe again.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2012 by shiny0torchic
I have to agree with WIBaker on this recipe, the cookie dough was so sticky that I couldn't roll it into a ball, let alone roll it in chopped walnuts. I even used extra flour and cocoa powder in an attempt to get the dough to thicken up, but no luck? Because of this, I couldn't even make indentations into the cookies for cream. I ended up sticking the kisses into the middle of the cookie 2 minutes after pulling them out of the oven. If there's some secret to this cookie that I'm missing, would somebody let me in on it, lol?
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2012 by JessBella6
Don't try to frost and top them too soon after pulling them out of the oven or the frosting and chocolate kisses will melt!
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2012 by 4Huskers
These turned out really good. No problem with the dough being sticky or anything. Thanks to the other reviews I cooled the cookies completely before putting the frosting on and it worked great. They turned out almost like the picture!! Very yummy and will definitely make them again!
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2012 by melonmaladroit
<p>I read several reviews before making this recipe. I noticed that one was drastically different from all the others, and commented on the batter itself and the egg-white used to make the nuts stick. I agree. The dough is VERY sticky. I make a very similar cookie with my family for the holidays every year, but they're peanut butter kisses. The batter is thicker, and we roll them into balls and roll the balls in sugar before baking. Also, I would scratch the "filling". This is similar to thin cookie icing and isn't thick enough. It runs all over the cookie. If you don't use the 'filling', don't make indentations into the balls. After they bake and cool on the sheet for a minute or two, press the chocolate kiss very lightly into the ball. It will melt deliciously and you'll get the right kind of cookie. Also, I added a tad more salt, mixed IN the nuts and added a 1/2 cup more flour. I must say, however, that because I didn't use the egg-white on the outside, I mixed it in so perhaps that had something to do with it. But when I altered the recipe they did turn out pretty delicious, especially with wheat flour!</p>
Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2011 by raceywlf
I'm so glad I found this recipe, I was amazed at how wonderful they look and taste. Be sure to cool the cookies before filling otherwise, the filling does run, and I removed them immediately after baking and cooled on a rack. I can't wait to serve them. Thanks Laura for the wonderful recipe.
This is my first try at making these, and am I ever glad I found this recipe, they turn out just perfect. I had no trouble with the dough, but make sure it's chilled. As for the filling, I immediately removed the cookies to a wire rack, and let them cool, and then filled them, otherwise the filling does run. Next time I will double the recipe. Thanks Laura, this is sure a pleaser!
Reviewed on Jun. 06, 2011 by sdeb
These are wonderful & worth the time it takes to make them!! The only things I changed is I didn't add the chocolate kisses & I used almond extract in the filling. MMMMMM SO GOOD!
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2011 by Elizabeth0085
These cookies are a family favorite! We have made them every year at Christmas since I have been a little girl! You won't be dissapointed!
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2010 by Lavishlyloved
Make these every year at Christmas~ my family LOVES these! They are irresistible ~ you cannot eat just one. Yes, the dough is a little messy -not a problem with us! Mine look just like the ones pictured here -though I do add a smidge more of the filling. I've made these with other candies in the center also -yum!
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2009 by WIBaker
I made eight new cookies this Christmas (all from Taste of Home), and this is the only one I'll never make again. The dough was unbelievably sticky, even though I had chilled it well (overnight). Spooning the filling into warm cookies (per the directions) means that the frosting melts and runs over the side of the cookie (unlike the firm filling in the photo). Also, 1/4 tsp. of filling is definitely not enough to fill the thumbprint plus border the chocolate kiss as shown in the photo. And, unless your cooky sheet is WELL greased (not just "greased"), the egg white will cook onto the cooky sheet and require hard scrubbing to remove. This recipe was a major disappointment on several levels, and a waste of my time and ingredients.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2009 by Pwallask
Family FAVORITE!!! Very delicious and worth every minute!
Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2009 by melodious88
I made these cookies for a cookie contest at my husband's Air Force Base, and won first prize! Thanks!
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2007 by mums the word
This is such a pretty cookie to include on a Christmas platter. Thanks.
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