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Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies

Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies

Indulge in the delightful fusion of rich chocolate and refreshing mint with these Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies. Perfect for any festive gathering, these soft cookies feature a luscious mint fudge center topped with a decadent chocolate drizzle. With their unique combination of flavors and textures, they are an irresistible addition to your dessert table. Easy to make, even novice bakers can whip up a batch of 48 cookies to share during holiday celebrations or enjoy over several days. The vibrant green fudge adds visual appeal, making them perfect for impressing guests at special occasions.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 48 cookies 1x

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
  • ½ teaspoon mint extract
  • green food coloring

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
  2. Combine dry ingredients (cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, baking powder, flour) into the mixture until just combined.
  3. Roll dough into balls (about 1 inch) on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet and press your thumb into each ball to create wells.
  4. Bake at 350°F for about 12 minutes; ensure wells remain defined by pressing gently if needed.
  5. Cool for 2 minutes on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Melt white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan; stir in mint extract and fill cookie wells.
  7. Drizzle melted chocolate almond bark over cookies once fudge has set.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 115
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading. Use high-quality cocoa and chocolate for best flavor results. Feel free to customize fillings or toppings based on your taste preferences.