Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies

Oh so pretty on a cookie platter and mint-y festiveness!

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Chocolate Mint Thumbprint Cookies
Oh so pretty on a cookie platter and mint-y festiveness!
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5362 calories
552 g
1009 g
330 g
51 g
202 g
1155 g
681 g
285 g
9 g
98 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1155g
Yields
46
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5362
Calories from Fat 2920
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 330g
508%
Saturated Fat 202g
1012%
Trans Fat 9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g
Monounsaturated Fat 85g
Cholesterol 1009mg
336%
Sodium 681mg
28%
Total Carbohydrates 552g
184%
Dietary Fiber 25g
102%
Sugars 285g
Protein 51g
Vitamin A
155%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
42%
Iron
92%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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For the Cookies
  1. 1 cup butter, softened
  2. 1 cup powdered sugar
  3. 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
  4. 2 egg yolks
  5. 16 drops green food color
  6. 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  7. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  8. 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the middle filling
  1. 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  2. 3 tablespoons whipping cream
  3. 3 tablespoons butter
  4. 18 (Andes Mints - Andes Creme De Menthe Thins ), unwrapped, cut in half diagonally
Baking Supplies
  1. Cookie Scoop
  2. Mixer
  3. Cookie Sheets
  4. Parchment Paper
  5. Mixing Bowl
  6. Spatula
  7. Cooling Rack
What you do
  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
  3. In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and the powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in peppermint extract, egg yolks and food color until blended.
  5. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder and salt.
  6. Using a medium cookie scoop, shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
  7. Using end of handle of wooden spoon, press a deep well into center of each cookie.
  8. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set.
  9. Reshape wells with end of handle of wooden spoon.
  10. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.
  11. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  12. 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.
  13. Fill each well with about 1 teaspoon chocolate mixture; garnish with candy peice.
  14. Let stand about 1 hour until chocolate is set.
Beta Nutrition
calories
5362
fat
330g
protein
51g
carbs
552g
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