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Chocolate Chip Thumbprints
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 30
From Better Homes & Garden's 2004 Christmas Cookie Magazine
Ingredients:
1 (18 ounce) package refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
3/4 cup finely chopped hazelnuts or 3/4 cup almonds
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup purchased nutella (chocolate-hazelnut spread)
candy sprinkles, for garnish
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, knead together cookie dough and flour until combined.
3. Shape tablespoon-size pieces of dough into balls.
4. Place nuts in a shallow dish.
5. Place milk in another shallow dish.
6. Roll dough balls in milk and then in nuts.
7. Place balls 2 inches apart on an un-greased cookie sheet.
8. Press your thumb into the center of each ball to make an indentation.
9. Bake in preheated oven 10 – 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
10. Transfer to a wire rack and cool.
11. Place chocolate-hazelnut spread in a re-sealable plastic bag; snip off one of the corners.
12. Pipe spread into each indentation.
13. Sprinkle cookies with candy sprinkles.
14. To store: Place cookies in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container.
15. Store at room temp for up to 3 days.
By RecipeOfHealth.com