Description
Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies are a festive delight that brings together rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint in every bite. These soft, chewy cookies feature a charming thumbprint indentation filled with decadent chocolate or peppermint icing, making them the perfect treat for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up these delicious cookies to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined; fold in chocolate chips.
- Form tablespoon-sized balls of dough on baking sheets, create indentations with your thumb.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft in the center.
- Cool completely before filling with melted chocolate or peppermint icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- 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