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    Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies

    Modified: Nov 2, 2021 · Published: Dec 23, 2016 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 1 Comment

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    Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies are mint cookies with a creamy, dark chocolate in the center. Perfect for Holiday trays or an anytime sweet treat!

    mint infused sugar cookies with a creamy chocolate mint filling

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    Oh boy! This week, with Christmas almost here, my kitchen has been quite busy. From homemade applesauce, to cookies, to peppermint bark, and more! I love this time of year, but wow is it also a busy baking season!!

    This year, I wanted to add a few new types of cookies to my goodie tray, and since my hubby LOVES anything mint related, I knew these thumbprint cookies would be a hit! These cookies are similar in taste to sugar cookies, only with a slight mint taste.

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    • Creamy dark chocolate in the middle topped with a chocolate mint, these are cookies are mouth watering!
    • Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies – Deliciously soft, mint-infused sugar cookies with a creamy chocolate mint ganache filling! Print the recipe below and be sure to give these a try!
    • Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies

    Creamy dark chocolate in the middle topped with a chocolate mint, these are cookies are mouth watering!

    I love the color of these as well, quite festive and the only green cookies on my tray!!

    Hope you enjoy and hope you all have a Blessed Christmas ahead!! Be sure to let me know what you think in the comment section below if you give these cookies a try!

    Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies that are soft, flavorful, and green in color

    Ingredients Needed for these Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies:

    Butter

    Powdered sugar

    Peppermint extract

    Egg yolks

    Green food coloring

    Flour

    Baking powder

    Salt

    Dark chocolate chips

    Whipping cream

    Butter

    Chocolate mints, cut diagonally (Andes Mints)

    How to prepare:

    In a large bowl- beat the butter and powdered sugar together with an electric mixer until creamy.

    Beat in- the peppermint extract, eggs yolks, and food coloring until combined.

    Add- in the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until combined.

    Shape dough- into 1 inch balls and place about 2 inches apart on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

    Using the end of a wooden spoon- press a deep well into the center of each dough ball.

    Bake- in a preheated oven, 350, for about 8-10 minutes.

    Remove tray- from oven and reshape wells with wooden spoon.

    Allow to cool- on tray for about 2 minutes before placing on cooling rack.

    Once on cooling rack- allow to cool completely (about 20 minutes).

    In a small bowl- combine the dark chocolate chips, whipping cream, and butter.

    Microwave- in 30 second increments until smooth and creamy.

    Scoop- 1 teaspoon of chocolate and place in deep wells.

    Continue- until all cookies are completed.

    Place- a mint on top of each chocolate well and allow to set up completely.

    Enjoy!!

    mint sugar cookies with a chocolate ganache filling and mint on top

    Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies – Deliciously soft, mint-infused sugar cookies with a creamy chocolate mint ganache filling! Print the recipe below and be sure to give these a try!

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    sugar cookies with a chocolate mint filling

    Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies

    Recipe by: Kristin
    Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies are mint cookies with a creamy, dark chocolate in the center. Perfect for Holiday trays or an anytime sweet treat!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Servings 36
    Calories 126 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Cookie Sheet
    • Cooling Rack
    • Cookie Dough Scoop
    • Electric Hand Mixer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup butter *softened
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
    • 2 egg yolks
    • 16 drops green food coloring
    • 2 ¼ cup flour *all purpose
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
    • 3 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
    • 3 tablespoon butter
    • 18 chocolate mints *Andes mints, cut on a diagonal

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar together with an electric mixer until creamy.
    • Beat in the peppermint extract, eggs yolks, and food coloring until combined.
    • Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until combined.
    • Shape dough into 1 inch balls and place about 2 inches apart on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
    • Using the end of a wooden spoon, press a deep well into the center of each dough ball.
    • Bake in a preheated oven, 350 degrees, for about 8-10 minutes.
    • Remove tray from oven and reshape wells with wooden spoon.
    • Allow to cool on tray for about 2 minutes before placing on cooling rack.
    • Once on cooling rack, allow to cool completely (about 20 minutes).
    • In a small bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips, whipping cream, and butter.
    • Microwave in 30 second increments until smooth and creamy.
    • Scoop 1 teaspoon of chocolate and place in deep wells.
    • Continue until all cookies are completed.
    • Place a mint on top of each chocolate well and allow to set up completely.
    • Enjoy!!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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