Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies You’ll Love!
Delicious chocolate cookies with a peppermint twist, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and peppermint extract.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Make an indentation in the center of each ball using your thumb.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, then remove from the oven.
- Fill each indentation with crushed peppermint candies.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the amount of peppermint extract.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.