Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies, a treat that perfectly balances rich chocolate flavors with refreshing mint. These soft, fudgy cookies are easy to prepare and make an impressive addition to any dessert table. Ideal for holiday gatherings or a sweet snack at home, they feature a creamy mint fudge center drizzled with chocolate. With their inviting aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit among family and friends.
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
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and flour; mix into a dough.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and press your thumb into each to create a well.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12 minutes; cool slightly on the sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prepare filling by melting white chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk; stir in mint extract. Spoon filling into cookie wells.
- Drizzle melted chocolate almond bark over filled cookies and let set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg