Description
Indulge in the delectable world of Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies, a treat that marries rich chocolate with refreshing mint for a delightful dessert experience. These soft and chewy cookies feature a luscious mint fudge center that will tantalize your taste buds. Ideal for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to cozy afternoons—these cookies are not just easy to make but also highly customizable. With 48 cookies per batch, they’re perfect for sharing with friends and family or impressing guests at your next celebration.
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 of 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon mint extract
- Green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time and then add vanilla.
- Gradually add cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and flour until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Press your thumb into each ball to create a well.
- Bake for about 12 minutes, pressing down on the thumbprints again if needed during baking.
- For the filling, melt white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in mint extract and spoon into cookie wells.
- Drizzle melted chocolate almond bark over cookies and let set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 20g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg