Frosting Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Indulge your chocolate cravings with these irresistible Frosting Thumbprint Cookies! Quick and easy to make, these delightful treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. The creamy frosting center, nestled in a crunchy cookie base, creates a perfect harmony of textures and flavors. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these bite-sized masterpieces!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 115.1 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Frosting Thumbprint Cookies

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How to Make Frosting Thumbprint Cookies

  1. In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter and 1 cup of your favorite frosting (chocolate, cream cheese, etc.) until light and fluffy.
  2. Stir in 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs until well combined.
  3. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
  4. Roll the balls in 1/2 cup of your choice of crushed cookie crumbs (chocolate sandwich cookies, Oreos, etc.) ensuring they are evenly coated.
  5. Place the coated balls onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  6. Gently press your thumb into the center of each ball to create an indentation.
  7. Fill each indentation with a chocolate kiss, mini chocolate chips, or other desired filling.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the cookies to firm up.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

9g

Carbs

5g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Frosting Thumbprint Cookies?

Frosting Thumbprint Cookies takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Frosting Thumbprint Cookies?

Frosting Thumbprint Cookies has approximately 115.1 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Frosting Thumbprint Cookies?

The key ingredients for Frosting Thumbprint Cookies are Chocolate Frosting, Butter, Graham Cracker Crumbs, Chocolate Chips, Graham Crackers. See the full list with measurements above.

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