Easy Leprechaun Thumbprint Cookies
These sweet and salty cookies are a festive and simple treat that everyone loves.
recipesbynani.comThese little cookies are such a delight to make because they only use three main ingredients. They are the perfect size for a quick bite and look so cute on a dessert tray for St. Patrick's Day.
I love keeping this recipe in my back pocket for days when I need a treat in a hurry. My tip is to make sure your thumbprint is deep enough to hold all that yummy chocolate filling without it spilling over the sides.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup green candy melts or white chocolate tinted green
- 1/4 cup gold sugar sprinkles
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- 3
Gradually add the flour to the butter mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
- 4
Roll the dough into small one inch balls and place them on your prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Use your thumb to press a small indent into the center of each cookie ball.
- 6
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are just barely golden brown.
- 7
Remove from the oven and carefully press the centers again if they puffed up too much while baking.
- 8
Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- 9
Melt the green chocolate or candy melts in the microwave in short intervals until smooth.
- 10
Spoon a little chocolate into the center of each cookie and finish with a pinch of gold sprinkles.
💡 Tips
Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. You can also freeze them for a month if you want to make them ahead of time. Serve these with a cold glass of milk for the best snack experience.
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