Description
Experience the delightful crunch and rich chocolate flavor of Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies. With a refreshing hint of peppermint, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home. They evoke warm memories of family traditions and festive cheer, making each bite a celebration of flavor. Easy to make, they combine buttery sweetness and chocolaty goodness, ensuring they’ll be a hit with everyone who tries them.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg yolk and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto prepared baking sheets and create an indent in each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but not hard.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and fill the indents with melted chocolate once cookies cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg