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Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies

These peppermint chocolate thumbprint cookies are soft, fudgy, and topped with a delicious peppermint kiss! They’re made with just four ingredients and going to be your new favorite Christmas cookie!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 58 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 24 Hershey's peppermint kisses (unwrapped)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the sugar in a bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the cookie dough, cream cheese, and cocoa powder until smooth and well incorporated.
  4. Use a medium cookie scoop to measure out the dough then roll into a smooth ball with your hands.
  5. Roll the balls in granulated sugar until well coated then place the cookies on baking sheet 2" apart.
  6. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, edges should be set. Remove from oven and then press a peppermint kiss into the center of each cookie.
  7. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool. Let the kisses soften for 2-3 minutes then you can use your finger or a toothpick to gently swirl the kiss on top of the cookie or you can leave them whole and let them cool completely.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container. These cookies will stay good for up to 2 days in an airtight container at room temperature, after that, they will still be soft, but will be more crumbly than chewy.
  • Change it up. Any flavor Hershey’s kiss can be used instead of peppermint if you want something for other occasions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 58kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 20mg (1%) Potassium 25mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 63IU (1%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 58

% Daily Value*

Calories 58kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Potassium 25mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 63IU 1%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.