Chocolate-Mint Thumbprints

Name: Chocolate-Mint Thumbprints
Prep time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 36
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract; 2 egg yolks; 16 drops green food color; 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips; 3 tablespoons whipping cream; 3 tablespoons butter; 18 thin rectangular crème de menthe chocolate candies, unwrapped, cut in half diagonally

1 Hour Prep2 Hours 15 Minutes Total
36 Servings
130 Calories per Serving

Cool mint and rich chocolate make a delicious cookie combo - perfect for a dessert.

Ingredient List

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
2 egg yolks
16 drops green food color
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
3 tablespoons whipping cream
3 tablespoons butter
18 thin rectangular crème de menthe chocolate candies, unwrapped, cut in half diagonally

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and the powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in peppermint extract, egg yolks and food color until blended. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder and salt.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Using end of handle of wooden spoon, press a deep well into center of each cookie.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Reshape wells with end of handle of wooden spoon. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
In medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, cream and 3 tablespoons butter on High 1 minute, stirring frequently, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Fill each well with about 1 teaspoon chocolate mixture; garnish with candy piece. Let stand about 1 hour until chocolate is set.

Nutrition Information

Daily Values (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 8g 13%, Saturated Fat 5g 25%, Cholesterol 30mg 10%, Sodium 70mg 3%, Potassium 20mg 1%, Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%, Dietary Fiber 0g 0%, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 2%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 0%, Thiamin 4%, Riboflavin 4%, Niacin 2%, Vitamin B6 0%, Folic Acid 2%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 0%, Phosphorus 2%, Magnesium 0%, Zinc 0%, Selenium 4%, Copper 0%, Manganese 4%

Other Nutrients (Amount per serving)

Calories 130, Calories from Fat 70, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 6g, Protein 1g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 0g, Carbohydrate Choice 1, Starch 0, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 1, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1 1/2, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 0c, Grains 0oz-eq, Meat & Beans 0oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 2tsp