Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These soft and chewy cookies are filled with a luscious mint fudge center and drizzled with silky chocolate, making them an instant favorite among friends and family. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays, hosting a cookie exchange, or enjoying a cozy night at home, these cookies offer a delightful combination of rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavors. Their stunning appearance will surely impress anyone who lays eyes on them, making them ideal for gifting or sharing at gatherings.
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
- 1½ cups white chocolate chips
- ½ can (7 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon mint extract
- Green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually integrate flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder until well combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets. Use your thumb to create indentations in each ball.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes. If needed, press the thumbprint back into shape immediately after removing from the oven.
- For the fudge filling, melt white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Mix in mint extract and green food coloring.
- Spoon fudge into each cooled cookie’s indentation.
- Melt chocolate almond bark according to package instructions and drizzle over the filled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg