Mint-Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Thumbprint cookies originated in Sweden and are traditionally filled with fruit preserves. The mint-chocolate variation adds a refreshing twist to the classic recipe.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Mint-Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Desserts, Snacks Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 24 Calories: 3240

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.25 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₃ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, at room temperature
• ²⁄₃ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Egg yolks
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Peppermint extract
• optional few drops Green food coloring
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• ²⁄₃ cup Sweetened condensed milk
• ¹⁄₄ cup Crushed candy canes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and green food coloring (optional).
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to make an indentation in the center of each ball.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove from oven and immediately reshape the indentations if needed.
7. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped chocolate and sweetened condensed milk. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
8. Spoon the chocolate mixture into the indentations of the cookies. Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
9. Allow the cookies to cool and the chocolate to set before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 135kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 15g5%

Sugars 9g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.