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December 3, 2014

Dark Chocolate Macaroon Thumbprint Cookies

Dark and intense, these aren’t your ordinary macaroon cookies.

These deep, rich, chocolate macaroon thumbprint cookies are one of my favorites to make around the holidays.  With just a handful of ingredients they require a minimal amount of fuss to make and bake.

These deep, rich, chocolate macaroon thumbprint cookies are one of my favorites to make around the holidays.  With just a handful of ingredients they require a minimal amount of fuss to make and bake which is always welcome during the season when days seem to pass at a lightning fast pace.

These little cookies are just a little crispy around the edges and nice and chewy on the insides from the shredded coconut.  The centers are filled with smooth bittersweet chocolate for an extra chocolate punch.

These deep, rich, chocolate macaroon thumbprint cookies are one of my favorites to make around the holidays.  With just a handful of ingredients they require a minimal amount of fuss to make and bake

Shaping these into thumbprint cookies is by no means required (if you’re really pressed for time you can just make traditional macaroon shapes) but the chocolate filling really takes them to another level of chocolaty goodness so I’d highly recommend it.  And while you’re at it splurge and use a good quality chocolate, something more on the bittersweet side; I promise it’s worth it.

The batter comes together in a flash over a saucepan filled with water; then you just scoop small mounds onto a baking sheet and press down the centers to make indentations for the chocolate filling.  They may seem a bit soft when they first come out of the oven, but they firm up as they cool so be sure not to over bake them.

These deep, rich, chocolate macaroon thumbprint cookies are one of my favorites to make around the holidays.  With just a handful of ingredients they require a minimal amount of fuss to make and bake

A little sprinkle of fleur de sel across the top brings out the complexity in the chocolate without stealing the spotlight, but it’s entirely optional.

Rich, dense and almost truffle-like in intensity these cookies are a chocolate lovers dream come true!

What are your favorite holiday cookies?

Dark Chocolate Macaroon Thumbprint Cookies

Yields makes about 20-24 cookies

Dark and intense, these aren’t your ordinary macaroon cookies.

20 minPrep Time

14 minCook Time

34 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

    For the Cookies:
  • 4 ounces/113g bittersweet chocolate (at least 70%), finely chopped
  • ¼ cup/48g coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup/60ml coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups/120g unsweetened shredded coconut
  • A pinch of sea salt
  • For the Chocolate Filling:
  • 3 ounces/84g bittersweet chocolate (at least 70%), finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon/15ml coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium heat-proof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (making sure that the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water) combine the chopped chocolate, coconut sugar, coconut milk, vanilla and a pinch of salt.
  3. Melt gently over very low-heat stirring constantly until fully melted and combined. Remove bowl from heat and stir in shredded coconut. Let sit for a minute or so to allow the mixture to hold its shape when scooped.
  4. Scoop up packed tablespoonfuls or use a small ice cream scoop to form small balls of the mixture and place onto the parchment-lined baking sheets about 1 inch apart. Press an indentation into the center of each cookie. (I used the back of a small melon baller. )
  5. Bake, rotating the baking sheets halfway through for 12-14 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack. Press the indentations in the center again to create a pocket for the filling and let cool completely.
  6. In the meantime, gently melt the remaining chopped chocolate and coconut oil in a bowl set over simmering water as before until just melted and smooth.
  7. When the cookies are completely cool, use a teaspoon to fill the indentations with the melted chocolate mixture.
  8. Let sit until firm or place in the fridge for a few minutes to speed up the process. Store the macaroons in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo-Friendly, Vegan

NOTE: Macaroons will soften when stored overnight in an airtight container

Nutrition

Calories

26 cal

Carbs

6 g
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  1. Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says

    December 3, 2014 at 1:05 am

    Oh MY! I LOVE that you made a gluten-free thumbprint cookie! This looks like a cookie I could eat more than a dozen of - delicious.
    Reply
  2. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

    December 3, 2014 at 5:05 am

    I love thumbprint cookies with all my heart. I really do. And this version? So different from any others I've never made! cannot wait to try them!
    Reply
  3. Natalia says

    December 3, 2014 at 6:13 am

    Looks so delicious!
    Reply
  4. Meinhilde says

    December 3, 2014 at 7:03 am

    These look so tasty! Do these turn out nice and chewy too?
    Reply
    • Sylvie says

      December 3, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      Yes absolutely!
      Reply
  5. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    December 3, 2014 at 8:40 am

    Oh no... that chocolate filling is not optional. :-) I'm a huge coconut fan and, therefore, am obsessed with macaroons. These look perfect! And I love that you used coconut sugar.
    Reply
  6. Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says

    December 3, 2014 at 9:33 am

    That dollop of chocolate in the center is perfection! I wish I has 2 of these right now.
    Reply
  7. Ratna says

    December 3, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    Cookie exchange is coming up in the office . I'm going to try these out soon. Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing .
    Reply
  8. Marly says

    December 3, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    Gorgeous photos as always and this recipe looks delicious! Can't wait to share these on our holiday dessert table!
    Reply
  9. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    December 3, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    Love the blogs that make me do math, although I prefer that over trying to figure out the letters/numbers...LOL, but I digress, These look wonderful. I am not sure if I have ever seen dark chocolate macaroons before, but I can tell you I want to eat them.
    Reply
  10. Kelly @ The Nourishing Home says

    December 3, 2014 at 4:59 pm

    My hubby says I must make these NOW! I can't wait either! I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my holiday baking list. Thanks for another beautiful and delicious recipe, Sylvie! xo
    Reply
    • Sylvie says

      December 3, 2014 at 6:25 pm

      I hope you both enjoy them if you do make them!
      Reply
  11. Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says

    December 3, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    These might just be my new favorite cookies. I love everything about them and those pictures are AMAZING.
    Reply
  12. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    December 3, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    Wow! So cool that you managed to make such a yummy treat with healthier ingredients. Love these photos.
    Reply
  13. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    December 3, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    These look so perfect for the holidays. That center sounds perfect on its own!
    Reply
  14. Kim - Liv Life says

    December 3, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    I have pure unadulterated love for these beauties!!!
    Reply
  15. Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says

    December 4, 2014 at 4:35 am

    All that chocolate, all that coconut and no grain, these are perfect for my holiday bake list. Can't wait to try this out. Pinning and sharing now!
    Reply
  16. Christiane ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says

    December 4, 2014 at 6:02 am

    These are awesome. Macaroons are my dad's favorite cookie and he's a major chocoholic. Since we're not visiting there for Christmas, I think I'm going to make him a batch of these and send it north. Thank you SO much for the recipe!
    Reply
  17. cristina says

    December 4, 2014 at 8:26 am

    What a gorgeous chocolate cookie, Sylvie. I like the ingredients you've used and will definitely be checking out that coconut sugar. Hope all has been well and thanks so much for visiting TC. :-)
    Reply
  18. Anca @ Lovely Muse says

    December 4, 2014 at 9:04 am

    Your ideas are so sweet and lovely! I love also the pictures and for sure I will try also the recipe :)
    Reply
  19. Sippitysup says

    December 4, 2014 at 10:10 am

    How did you resist licking your thumbs? GREG
    Reply
  20. Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says

    December 4, 2014 at 10:31 pm

    chocolate on chocolate= perfect!
    Reply
  21. Kitchen Belleicious says

    December 5, 2014 at 7:42 am

    love the rich chocolate center to the macaroons. Its too good to be true
    Reply
  22. Stephanie says

    December 5, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    Just made these and they are amazing! Wish I had doubled the recipe though because there is no way I could get even 20 cookies out of it!
    Reply
  23. Kate @ Diethood says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    These cookies are absolutely lovely! I'd like to meet up with them, face to face. ;-))
    Reply
  24. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    December 7, 2014 at 10:32 pm

    Such gorgeous cookies, I love the chocolate centers!
    Reply
  25. Jessica [the novice chef] says

    December 8, 2014 at 11:32 am

    Ah! I love these! I am a big fan of the traditional maracoon cookie and love that these have chocolate to go with the coconut.
    Reply
  26. Karen Kelly says

    December 8, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    I love this twist on the macaroon. I've never made chocolate macaroons and I can't wait to try them. I'll bet it's such an intense treat that I can stop at just one...maybe?
    Reply
  27. K / Pure & Complex says

    December 9, 2014 at 5:13 am

    When I see chocolate, I immediately want it in my hand lol. These cookies look wonderfully delicious.
    Reply
  28. Kitchen Belleicious says

    December 9, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    i remember seeing these on pinterest and i didnt know they were from you! I love them
    Reply
  29. Sherrie | With Food + Love says

    December 10, 2014 at 7:46 am

    These remind me of these little coconut holiday wreath cookies I used to make with my mom when I was a kid, they were one of my favorites. Beautiful Sylvie!!
    Reply
  30. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    December 11, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    Dark Chocolate and coconut, it doesn't get much better than that unless it is like your cookies and has even more chocolate. :D
    Reply
  31. Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says

    December 29, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    Incredibly beautiful and the perfect coconut and chocolate holiday indulgence! Surely to become a new tradition at our house!
    Reply
  32. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    January 12, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    As a huge fan of macaroons and chocolate, I really LOVE these cookies! I never thought of it and find it really creative! Such a wonderful GF cookie!!
    Reply
  33. Marusa says

    January 23, 2015 at 11:04 am

    Liquid or solid coconut milk? These look to die for and so easy wow. :)
    Reply
    • Sylvie says

      January 24, 2015 at 11:57 pm

      Liquid, the kind you get in the can.
      Reply

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