Easy Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Delicious and festive thumbprint cookies filled with melted chocolate peppermint kisses, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened Use high-quality unsalted butter for best flavor.
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds flavor depth.
- 1 cup Chocolate Peppermint Kisses Use fresh, high-quality chocolate kisses.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, mixing until just combined.
- Roll small portions of dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Use your thumb to create a well in the center of each ball.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until set but still soft in the center.
- Immediately press a chocolate peppermint kiss into each indentation after removing from the oven.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve and enjoy with friends and family.
Notes
For extra festive flair, consider adding a sprinkle of crushed candy canes or chocolate shavings on top of the kisses.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.5gSodium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 7g
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