Chocolate-Mint Thumbprints

Chocolate-Mint Thumbprints
135 min.
36
125kcal

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Indulge your senses with these delightful Chocolate-Mint Thumbprints, a perfect dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and the refreshing essence of mint. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply treating yourself, these cookies are sure to impress. With a soft, buttery base and a luscious chocolate filling, each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweetness and minty freshness.

What makes these thumbprints truly special is their vibrant green hue, achieved with just a few drops of food coloring, making them a visually appealing addition to any dessert table. The process of creating these cookies is not only enjoyable but also allows you to unleash your creativity as you shape the dough and fill the wells with a decadent chocolate mixture.

As you bake, your kitchen will be filled with the irresistible aroma of melting chocolate and buttery goodness, enticing everyone around. The final touch of garnishing each cookie with a piece of crème de menthe chocolate adds an elegant flair, making them perfect for special occasions or as a sweet surprise for loved ones.

With a preparation time of just over two hours, these Chocolate-Mint Thumbprints yield 36 delightful servings, each containing only 125 calories. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cup butter softened
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 18  crème de cassis liqueur rectangular cut in half diagonally thin
  • 0.8 cup chocolate chips dark
  •  egg yolk 
  • 2.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 16 drops drop natural food coloring green
  • 1.5 teaspoons peppermint extract 
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • wooden spoon
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Let stand about 1 hour until chocolate is set.

Nutrition Facts

Calories125kcal
Protein4.4%
Fat57.99%
Carbs37.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.42
Glycemic Load
4.33
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.9526086928242%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:125.06kcal
6.25%
Fat:8.03g
12.36%
Saturated Fat:5.32g
33.27%
Carbohydrates:11.72g
3.91%
Net Carbohydrates:11.37g
4.13%
Sugar:4.84g
5.37%
Cholesterol:28.32mg
9.44%
Sodium:75.18mg
3.27%
Alcohol:0.21g
100%
Alcohol %:1.03%
100%
Protein:1.37g
2.74%
Selenium:3.54µg
5.05%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.5%
Vitamin A:219.9IU
4.4%
Folate:16.82µg
4.2%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.31%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.99%
Vitamin B3:0.51mg
2.53%
Iron:0.45mg
2.5%
Phosphorus:20.81mg
2.08%
Calcium:19.77mg
1.98%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.83%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.47%
Fiber:0.35g
1.41%
Vitamin B5:0.1mg
1.04%
Potassium:36.5mg
1.04%