Chocolate Filled Thumbprint Cookies

 

Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 13 Minutes

Ready In: 13 Minutes Servings: 8

chocolate filled thumbprint cookies

makes about 4 dozen

this is a nice change from the traditional thumbprint recipe. don't be afraid to add some ground toasted pecans or walnuts to the chocolate filling

12-oz pkg. chocolate chips

3 cups flour

1 cup butter

1 cup brown sugar

3 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup milk

2 tbs. shortening

1/4 cup light corn syrup

2 tsp vanilla

2 tbs. water

pre-heat oven to 375.

in a large bowl, blend butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. stir in flour, milk. shape in teaspoon size balls. place on un-greased cookie sheet. make depression in center of each cookie with thumb. bake 10-12 minutes at 375 degrees.

in a double boiler combine chocolate chips and the shortening. stir until melted. remove from heat. stir in corn syrup, 2 tbs. water, and the 2 tsp. vanilla. fill each cookie.