To prepare a chocolate almond butter thumbprint cookies recipe, you will first need to prepare your ingredients. You will need: 1 cup (240 g) granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon (25 ml) cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons (60 milliliters) water, and 1 teaspoon (0.5 tsp) vanilla extract. Measure out the dry ingredients and add them to the wet ingredients, mixing well. Add the chocolate chips and mix until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before serving.