Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprints Recipe

Name: Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprints
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup dark chocolate baking chips, melted, cooled; 1 Land O Lakes Egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1 drop red food color; 3 to 4 teaspoons milk; 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies or candy canes; 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips; 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2/3 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup dark chocolate baking chips, melted, cooled
1 Land O Lakes Egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 drop red food color
3 to 4 teaspoons milk
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Combine 2/3 cup butter and brown sugar in bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy.
3
Add melted chocolate, egg and vanilla.
4
Continue beating until well mixed.
5
Add flour, cocoa and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
6
Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
7
Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
8
Make indentation in center of each cookie with thumb or back of teaspoon.
9
Bake 7-9 minutes or until set.
10
Remove to cooling rack.
11
Cool completely.
12
Combine powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter, peppermint extract and food color in bowl; beat at medium speed until creamy, adding enough milk for desired spreading consistency.
13
Spoon 1 scant teaspoon filling into each cookie indentation.
14
Immediately sprinkle with crushed candy.
15
Place 1/3 cup chocolate chips and oil in bowl.
16
Microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted.
17
Spoon into resealable plastic food bag; cut off small corner of bag to create hole.
18
Pipe drizzle over filling.

1347

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened, 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 3/4 cup dark chocolate baking chips, melted, cooled, 1 Land O Lakes Egg, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprints falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprints

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Variations & substitutions

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