Marbled Pudding Thumbprints

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
2. 2
   Stir in the melted butter and eggs until combined.
3. 3
   Transfer one-third of the dough to a small bowl; add the cocoa powder and milk and stir with a wooden spoon until combined.
4. 4
   Gently stir the cocoa dough back into the plain dough until it looks marbled.
5. 5
   Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. 6
   Drop tablespoonfuls of dough about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets; sprinkle generously with sugar.
7. 7
   Bake until the cookies are slightly puffed,6 to 7 minutes.
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   Remove from the oven and make an indentation in the center of each cookie with the back of a teaspoon.
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   Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon pudding into each indentation, then return to the oven, switching the position of the pans; continue baking until lightly golden and set, about 6 more minutes.
10. 10
    Let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
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    Photograph by Andrew Purcell