Chocolate Mint Thumbprints Recipe

Delightful chocolate mint thumbprint cookies – perfect for your Christmas cookie tray! This festive recipe, inspired by a leading baking magazine, combines rich chocolate cookies with a creamy peppermint filling and a decadent chocolate drizzle. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress your friends and family.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 39 mins
Calories 81.3 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Mint Thumbprints

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How to Make Chocolate Mint Thumbprints

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 large egg yolk until well combined.
  4. Gradually add 2 cups all-purpose flour and ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Roll dough into 1-inch balls using a rounded teaspoon.
  6. Place balls 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  7. Use your thumb or index finger to make an indentation in the center of each ball.
  8. Bake for 7-9 minutes, or until edges are set.
  9. Immediately transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely (about 30 minutes).
  10. While cookies cool, prepare the filling: In a small bowl, cream together ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter and 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth.
  11. Beat in 1 tablespoon milk, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, and a few drops of green food coloring until desired color is reached.
  12. Spoon about ½ teaspoon of filling into each cookie indentation.
  13. Melt 6 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon shortening. Drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

20g

Fat

16g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Mint Thumbprints?

Chocolate Mint Thumbprints takes about 59 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 39 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Mint Thumbprints?

Chocolate Mint Thumbprints has approximately 81.3 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Mint Thumbprints?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Mint Thumbprints are Sugar, Butter, Vanilla, Egg Yolk, Flour, Baking Cocoa. See the full list with measurements above.

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