Peppermint Mocha Thumbprint Cookies
Peppermint Mocha Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that perfectly marries rich chocolate, refreshing peppermint, and a hint of coffee. These buttery cookies feature an inviting thumbprint filled with melted chocolate and topped with crushed candy canes, making them a festive addition to your dessert table. Easy to make, these cookies evoke the warmth of cozy winter nights and are sure to impress family and friends during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls on prepared baking sheets. Create an indentation in each ball with your thumb.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly firm but soft. Remove from oven and fill thumbprints with chocolate chips while warm.
- Allow to cool slightly before drizzling with melted chocolate and topping with crushed candy canes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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