Holiday Thumbprint Cookies
Ready to whip up some holiday goodness? Look no further than this recipe for Holiday Thumbprint Cookies. They have a light, crisp texture with a sweet chocolate center.
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Holiday Thumbprint Cookies
Welcome to the festive world of holiday baking, where sugar and spice mingle with everything nice! If you’re ready to sprinkle some joy into your kitchen, you’re in for a treat – or should I say, a sweet thumbprint adventure? Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will have your taste buds dancing and your holiday spirits soaring.
Imagine a cookie that’s not just a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for your eyes – Holiday Thumbprint Cookies are here to steal the show at your next cookie swap or family gathering. These delightful little wonders are the perfect combination of simplicity and holiday cheer.
What makes these cookies so special? Well, it’s all in the details! Picture this: a buttery cookie base, rolled in an array of festive sprinkles, creating a dazzling display of colors. But wait, there’s more! Nestled in the center lies a rich, gooey pool of chocolatey goodness that will have you reaching for seconds before you even finish the first bite.
This recipe is a breeze to whip up. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, these thumbprint cookies will have you feeling like a culinary rockstar in no time. The process is as joyful as the cookies themselves, promising a delightful experience from mixing bowl to oven.
So, grab your apron, put on your favorite holiday tunes, and let’s dive into the world of baking magic. In just a few simple steps, you’ll be creating a batch of Holiday Thumbprint Cookies that will leave everyone craving more. Get ready to spread the holiday cheer, one delicious bite at a time!
Ingredients Needed for Thumbprint Cookies
If you’re looking forward to making these cookies from scratch this year instead of buying them at the store, be sure to have the following ingredients on hand:
- Sweet Cream Butter – Leave the sweet cream butter on the kitchen table to sit out and soften, making it easier to work with.
- Light Brown Sugar – Grab some packed light brown sugar for an added sweet touch.
- Vanilla Extract – The touch of vanilla extract improves the overall flavor of these cookies.
- Almond Extract – Adding some almond extract into the mixture only enhances the taste of these cookies even more.
- All-Purpose Flour – Of course, you can’t have cookies without the flour needed to prepare the batter. For this recipe, all-purpose is fine.
- Christmas Sprinkles – Add a festive look and feel to your cookies by using some Christmas sprinkles on them!
You will need a handful of other ingredients, such as two large eggs, kosher salt, and baking soda. For the chocolate center, you will need heavy cream, semi-sweet chocolate chips, light corn syrup, and instant coffee.
Cookie Baking Kitchen Essentials
What type of holiday sprinkles should I use on these cookies?
Any sprinkles will do! Choose your favorite in shades of red and green to add a festive look and feel to your flavorful cookies.
Can I skip using the instant coffee for the chocolate center?
You don’t have to use the instant coffee if you don’t have it or don’t like the taste that coffee adds to these cookies. In that case, you can omit it from this recipe, and your cookies will still come out tasting amazing.
How much chocolate should I add to the center of these cookies?
A teaspoon of chocolate is all you need to add the perfect touch to these cookies. If you add more than that, it may spread out even further, causing a bit of a mess on top of your cookies and taking away from that thumbprint look and feel.
If Holiday Thumbprint Cookies are one of your favorite treats to enjoy during the holiday season, use this recipe to make them from scratch. You can prepare these with essential baking ingredients, having fun in the kitchen while making memories with loved ones.
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Holiday Thumbprint Cookies
Holiday Thumbprint Cookies are here to steal the show at your next cookie swap or family gathering. These delightful little wonders are the perfect combination of simplicity and holiday cheer.
Ingredients
- Cookies:
- 1⁄2 cups sweet cream butter (room temp)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 container Christmas sprinkles
- Filling:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1⁄2 Tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoon instant coffee
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Prep a cookie sheet with nonstick baking spray.
Line the cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Cookies:
Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt over a medium bowl.
Pour the 1 1⁄2 tablespoons of Christms sprinkles in a small bowl.
Set aside.
Add butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
Use an electric mixer to cream the two together for about 1 minute.
The mixture will be light and fluffy.
Mix in the eggs, vanilla, and almond extracts.
Mix until well blended.
Add in the flour mixture.
Mix until combined. (the dough will be thick)
Use a teaspoon to make rounded cookie dough.
Measure a rounded teaspoon of dough and round each into a ball.
Measure all of the dough into balls.
Roll each dough ball in the bowl of Christmas sprinkles..
Place each dough ball on the lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
Use our thumb to make a slight indentation in the center of each cookie.
Bake at 325 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until a light golden brown.
Filling:
Pour the chocolate chips in a microwave proof bowl. Set aside.
Pour the heavy cream into a heat safe measuring cup.
Microwave until boiling or 2-3 minutes.
Carefully remove the cup from the microwave,
Add the instant coffee while the heavy cream is boiling.
Whisk to combine.
Pour the mixture over the bowl of chocolate chips.
Set the bowl aside for about 5 minutes.
Use a whisk to slowly mix the chocolate with the hot cream.
(If needed you can microwave the chocolate for another 10 seconds to completely melt it.)
Once the chocolate chips have melted, stir in the corn syrup at 1⁄2 teaspoon at a time.
Set aside to cool completely.
USe a teaspoon to fill the indentations in each cookie.
Serve.
