Description
Chocolate mint thumbprint cookies are a delightful treat combining rich chocolate and refreshing mint flavors.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and fill each indentation with chocolate chips.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Adjust mint flavor to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: chocolate mint thumbprint cookies, mint cookies, chocolate cookies