Description
Peppermint thumbprint cookies are festive treats filled with minty goodness and chocolate.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add flour, cornstarch, salt, and peppermint extract. Mix until combined.
- Form dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball with your thumb.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Melt chocolate chips and fill each indentation with chocolate.
- Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top of the chocolate.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Substitute vanilla extract for a different flavor.
- Use mini chocolate chips for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: peppermint thumbprint cookies, holiday cookies, mint cookies