Santa's Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 31, 2004

This cookie is a new family favorite and I will definitely make them again. I omitted the cherries because I had already made some cherry cookies and didn't miss them at all. I also made batches with Andies mints and caramel kisses filling. The cinnamon sugar seemed a strange combination with the chocolate, but the slight cinnamon aftertaste of the cookie is my favorite part.

—MELISSA

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 10, 2011

These cookies were beautiful to look at, but not as flavorful as I would've liked them to be.

—DARLINJACKIE

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53 Ratings

Dec 11, 2002

These cookies may take a while to make, but they are well worth the effort! I made 12 dozen for a cookie exchange at Christmas, and people are still talking about how awesome they are! Thanks so much, Sallie. I'll be making this one again.

—NASTENKA

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Dec 23, 2005

These cookies came out great and were fun to make with the kids. We did get a little creative with the toppings and strayed from the recipe. We cut Andes Candies in half and put that on top with a small piece of a cherry. (A whole cherry would've been too large.) The cookie itself was soft and chocolaty. They had fun rolling them and making the thumbprint. Then when they were baked they loved putting on the toppings!

—TEACHERMOM37

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Dec 22, 2006

I can't say enough good things about this recipe. I baked these for my Christmas Cookie Gifts and everyone that tried them was absolutely blown away! I had several co-workers of mine and some of my husbands say they were the best cookies they have ever had! I followed the receipe for some, dusted others with cinnamon and added mini-chocolate chips to yet others. Each batch was better than the last. Thanks for starting a Christmas tradition!

—dextersmom

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Dec 18, 2006

My family has really enjoyed this cookie. They are yummy, easy, and fun to make, but they do take some time after they come out of the oven to 'fill' so plan accordingly. I used a toothpick to swirl the white chocolate after it had melted a bit and because of the short cooking time, found that I had to completly finish each cookie sheet before I put the next in to bake. Be sure and add the half cherry on top, it adds lots of flavor to the cookie. Thanks for the recipe. It will be on my Christmas bake list every year from now on.

—DAYLILY54

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Dec 11, 2005

These cookies were delicious was looking for something different. I used the swirled chocolate chips (caramel) and added pecans. Really good!

—LINDA**

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Nov 17, 2007

I loved this recipe!. I did modify it a bit the second time around. I didn't use the cherries & I substituted regular chocolate instead of white. This batch came out very rich & chocolatey!

—JETAUNBRAESE

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Nutrition

Calories
282 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
38.7 g
12%

Cholesterol
33 mg
11%

Fat
13.4 g
21%

Fiber
1.2 g
5%

Protein
3.5 g
7%

Sodium
110 mg
4%

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

Nutritional Information

Santa's Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 282
Calories from Fat: 120

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.4g 21 %
Saturated Fat 8.1g 41 %
Cholesterol 33mg 11 %
Sodium 110mg 4 %
** Potassium 61mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 38.7g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Protein 3.5g 7 %
** Sugars 17.3g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 12 %
** Thiamin 15 %
** Niacin 13 %
** Vitamin B6 < 1 %
** Magnesium 5 %
** Folate 20 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.