Description
Mint thumbprint cookies are delightful treats with a refreshing mint flavor and a chocolate center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla and peppermint extracts, mixing well.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Use your thumb to create an indentation in each ball.
- Fill each indentation with chocolate chips.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Adjust the amount of peppermint extract to taste.
- Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: mint thumbprint cookies, cookies, mint cookies, dessert