Description
Mint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are the ultimate festive treat, perfectly blending rich chocolate and refreshing mint in every bite. With a soft, buttery base and a luscious chocolate ganache filling, these cookies are a delightful addition to any holiday gathering or cozy night in. Elegantly easy to make and visually appealing, they are sure to impress friends and family alike while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup melted dark chocolate
- 1 tsp pure mint extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in egg yolk, vanilla extract, and mint extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart. Use your thumb to create indents in each ball.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and fill thumbprints with melted chocolate while warm.
- Allow to cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg