Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat
Delicious chocolate mint thumbprint cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
- 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the flour, cocoa powder, peppermint extract, and salt until well combined.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create a thumbprint.
- Fill each thumbprint with melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then let cool.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate in the thumbprint.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg