Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprints Recipe

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Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprints
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Directions:

  1. Make the cookies:.
  2. Sift the flour and cocoa together into a medium bowl.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the vanilla and salt; continue beating until blended and smooth, about 1 minute more.
  5. Add the flour-cocoa mixture and mix on low speed until a soft dough forms, about 1 minute.
  6. Chill the dough until firm enough to roll into balls, 40 to 60 minutes.
  7. Heat the oven to 350°F Line cookie sheets with parchment or nonstick baking liners.
  8. Roll heaping teaspoonfuls of the dough into 1-inch balls.
  9. Arrange them 2 inches apart on the lined sheets.
  10. With a lightly floured thumb or index fingertip, press straight down into the middle of each ball almost to the cookie sheet to make a deep well. (Or use the end of a thick-handled wooden spoon.).
  11. Bake one sheet at a time until the tops of the cookies look dry, 8 to 9 minutes.
  12. Gently redefine the indentations with the end of a wooden spoon.
  13. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes and then let them cool completely on racks.
  14. Make the filling:.
  15. Put the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set in a wide skillet of almost simmering water.
  16. Stir with a heatproof spatula until almost melted, 2 to 4 minutes.
  17. Remove the bowl from the heat and stir until melted and smooth, about 30 seconds more.
  18. Stir in the mint extract.
  19. Let the filling cool, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and a bit warmer than room temperature, 30 to 40 minutes.
  20. Spoon the filling into a small pastry bag with a small plain tip. (Or use a small plastic bag and cut a tiny bit off a bottom corner of the bag.)
  21. Pipe the filling into the center of each cookie.
  22. Cool completely before serving or storing.
  23. The cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 to 5 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 734.89 Kcal (3077 kJ)
Calories from fat 436.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.55g 75%
Cholesterol 69.76mg 23%
Sodium 935.33mg 39%
Potassium 562.09mg 12%
Total Carbs 73.41g 24%
Sugars 30.29g 121%
Dietary Fiber 6.34g 25%
Protein 7.22g 14%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 109.6mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 500.54 Kcal (2096 kJ)
Calories from fat 297.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.07g 75%
Cholesterol 47.52mg 23%
Sodium 637.06mg 39%
Potassium 382.84mg 12%
Total Carbs 50g 24%
Sugars 20.63g 121%
Dietary Fiber 4.32g 25%
Protein 4.92g 14%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 11%
Iron 2.2mg 18%
Calcium 74.6mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.9
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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