Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies, where rich chocolate dough meets a luscious mint fudge center. These cookies are not only soft and chewy but also visually appealing with their charming thumbprint design. Perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy nights at home, they promise to satisfy your sweet cravings. With easy-to-follow steps and minimal ingredients, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Customize them with different toppings or flavors to suit your taste. Try these cookies today and enjoy a sweet treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 ounces chocolate almond bark
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
- ½ can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon mint extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Press your thumb gently into the center of each ball.
- Bake for about 12 minutes; if thumbprints disappear, press again during cooling.
- For the fudge filling, melt white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk over medium heat, stirring continuously. Stir in mint extract and fill each cookie well.
- Melt chocolate almond bark and drizzle over cookies once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg