Espresso Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

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Espresso Thumbprint Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350°F Beat sugar, butter, vanilla and egg in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, cocoa and salt. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Press thumb or end of a wooden spoon into the center of each cookie. Do not press all the way to the cookie sheet.
  2. Bake 7 minutes to 11 minutes or until edges are firm. Quickly remake indentations with the end of a wooden spoon if necessary. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
  3. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, make Espresso Filling.
  4. Spoon a rounded 1/2 teaspoon Espresso Filling into indentation in each cookie.
  5. ESPRESSO FILLING.
  6. Mix whipping cream and instant coffee in 1-quart saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming and coffee is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Stir in liqueur, if desired. Cool about 10 minutes or until thickened.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 484 Kcal (2026 kJ)
Calories from fat 247.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.45g 42%
Cholesterol 72.83mg 24%
Sodium 144.54mg 6%
Potassium 140.06mg 3%
Total Carbs 55.26g 18%
Sugars 12.06g 48%
Dietary Fiber 3.65g 15%
Protein 6.07g 12%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 45.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 447.63 Kcal (1874 kJ)
Calories from fat 228.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.39g 42%
Cholesterol 67.36mg 24%
Sodium 133.68mg 6%
Potassium 129.53mg 3%
Total Carbs 51.11g 18%
Sugars 11.15g 48%
Dietary Fiber 3.38g 15%
Protein 5.61g 12%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 42mg 5%

* 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

  • 11.2
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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