Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies, where rich chocolate meets refreshing mint. These cookies feature a soft, chewy texture with a decadent fudge center, making them the perfect treat for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to cozy nights at home. Their unique thumbprint design not only adds a fun twist but also makes them visually stunning. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, these cookies are beginner-friendly and yield a generous batch, perfect for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 ounces chocolate almond bark
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
- ½ can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- ½ teaspoon mint extract
- Green food coloring
Instructions
- Cream together room-temperature butter and white sugar until fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Combine cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and flour into the mixture until a smooth dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls on a lined baking sheet and press your thumb into each ball to create a well.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for about 12 minutes. If needed, re-indent thumbprints after baking.
- Melt white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan; stir in mint extract.
- Once cooled, fill cookie wells with the fudge mixture and drizzle melted chocolate almond bark over the top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (28g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Chill dough if it feels too soft before shaping. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week.