Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprints
Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprints are a delightful holiday treat that perfectly marries rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint. These cookies feature a buttery base and a gooey chocolate center, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Ideal for festive gatherings or cozy nights, the inviting aroma of baking chocolate and peppermint will make your kitchen feel like a winter wonderland. Bake up a batch to share or keep them all for yourself!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg yolk and peppermint extract.
- Gradually add flour and cocoa powder, mixing until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, making an indentation in each with your thumb.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft. Cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- While cooling, melt chocolate chips in the microwave until smooth, then fill each thumbprint with melted chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg