30-Minute Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Delicious peppermint chocolate thumbprint cookies with a festive twist. Perfect for holiday baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and peppermint extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in crushed peppermint candies.
- Place on baking sheet and press your thumb into the center of each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Fill thumbprints with melted chocolate. Let set before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Use high-quality cocoa for best flavor.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg