ESPRESSO THUMBPRINT COOKIES (COOKIE EXCHANGE QUANTITY)

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Make your mark with coffee-flavored cookies. The shape is classic.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee (dry)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 egg yolks
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
2 tablespoons instant espresso coffee (dry)
1 bag (11 1/2 oz) milk chocolate chips (2 cups)
1 tablespoon coffee-flavored liqueur, if desired
About 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, shortening, butter, cocoa, 1 tablespoon dry espresso, the vanilla and egg yolks with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until creamy. Stir in flour and salt.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Press thumb into center of each cookie to make indentation, but do not press all the way to the cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are firm. Quickly remake indentations with end of wooden spoon if necessary. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream and 2 tablespoons dry espresso over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming and espresso is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Stir in liqueur. Cool until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Spoon rounded 1/2 teaspoon filling into indentation in each cookie. Top each cookie with 1/4 teaspoon crushed candies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Mr Tapu
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious and everyone loves them.


MrBodeci
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These cookies are amazing! I love the combination of the espresso and chocolate. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Marsyangdi Online
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Swagata Dey
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfectly. They're so delicious and I can't wait to make them again.


Iluyomade taye
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These cookies are a bit dry, but they're still good. I think they would be better with a little bit of frosting.


Magarsa Misbaay
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I'm not a huge fan of espresso, but these cookies were still delicious. The chocolate filling is the perfect balance.


Tadiwanashe Tsaurai
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


GBURGS
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. They're the perfect size for a snack or dessert.


Dennis Flores
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and impressive.


Ali Abbas Mughal Ali Abbas Mughal
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so elegant and perfect for a special occasion.


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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.


Muhammad Rasheed
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I've never made thumbprint cookies before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly.


Erik J
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend them.


Umer Gujjar
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I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.


ANIK Mojumder
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of the espresso and chocolate.


Brian Vincent
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out great. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Ma Jayasingha
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.