Mint Thumbprint Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipes

CHOCOLATE-MINT THUMBPRINTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
• In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and the powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in peppermint extract, egg yolks and food color until blended. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder and salt.
• Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Using end of handle of wooden spoon, press a deep well into center of each cookie.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Reshape wells with end of handle of wooden spoon. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
• 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. Fill each well with about 1 teaspoon chocolate mixture; garnish with candy piece. Let stand about 1 hour until chocolate is set.

MINT THUMBPRINT DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms. If dough is too stiff, stir in additional 1 to 2 teaspoons water.
• Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Using thumb or handle of wooden spoon, make indentation in center of each cookie.
• Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until edges are set. Remove from oven.
• Unwrap candy pieces and place on center of each cookie. Bake an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until candy is slightly melted. Let cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely; store in airtight container.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cream together, butter, sugar and eggs. Mix in remaining ingredients. Blend well.
• Drop by teaspoonful onto a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8-9 minutes. Cookies will be soft. Cool about 1 minute on cookie sheet then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Recipe Variation: For a different flavor, omit peppermint extract and use a total of 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Also substitute peanut butter flavored chips for the chocolate chips.

ADDICTIVE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until fluffy. Stir egg, vanilla extract, and mint into the mixture until thoroughly combined. Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into wet ingredients to make a smooth dough. Gently fold chocolate chips into the dough. Drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are set, 10 to 12 minutes.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE MINT CHIP COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Melt over hot (not boiling) water, 3/4 cup of the mint-chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
• Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.
• In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, sugar, and vanilla extract; beat until creamy.
• Add melted chips and egg; beat well.
• Gradually blend in the flour mixture.
• Stir in remaining 3/4 cup of mint-chocolate chips and nuts.
• Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes.
• Allow to stand 2-3 minutes; remove from cookie sheets.
• Cool completely on wire racks.

KELLY'S AMAZING ANDES MINT THUMBPRINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and powdered sugar on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in peppermint extract, egg yolks and food coloring until blended. On low speed beat in flour, baking powder and salt.
• Shape dough into 1-inch balls, place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Using end of handle of wooden spoon, press a deep well into center of each cookie.
• Bake 10-12 minutes until set. Reshape wells with end of wooden spoon.
• Cool completely-15 minutes.
• In medium microwavable bowl, place chocolate chips, cream and butter on high 1 minute or until mixture looks melted but not too hot.
• Fill each well with about 1 teaspoon mixture-wait about 10 minutes until chocolate mixture is slightly cooled down then garnish w/candy piece-you may need to test candy before inserting all of them.
• Let stand 1 hour until chocolate is set.