Description
Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies are a festive and indulgent treat that perfectly balance rich chocolate flavor with a refreshing mint fudge center. These delightful cookies are easy to make and visually appealing, making them an ideal addition to any holiday gathering or cozy afternoon snack. Drizzled with a touch of chocolate, they offer a beautiful presentation that will impress your family and friends. Whether you serve them alongside coffee or mint tea, these cookies promise to be a hit!
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 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
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and flour until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a lined baking sheet. Press your thumb into the center of each ball.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 12 minutes. If needed, press the centers again after baking.
- For the mint fudge filling, melt white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in mint extract.
- Spoon the fudge mixture into the centers of the cooled cookies and drizzle melted chocolate almond bark over top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg