I used some Valhrona cocoa powder and since these seemed like they would be extra special cookies I even broke down and bought some Valhrona white chocolate for the white ganache filling.
The cookie dough was easy to make and it was the first time I used the little Andes baking mints and they melted nicely along with the dark Ghiradelli chocolate. I used the handle end of my cherry pitter to make the indentations in the cookies which I thought worked well.
But I must have made crater-size indentations because I ran low on the white ganache filling even though I made the amount the recipe called for and only made 1/2 of the cookie dough. I had just barely enough for 24 cookies. These are absolutely delicious cookies and I think they are special enough to make not only for holidays, but for any day you want to put a smile on someone's face. The mint with the dark chocolate and white chocolate is wonderful together.
This has nothing to do with the cookies, but I couldn't resist showing you a picture of our cat. Her official name is Sophie, but we have called her Little One since day one and it has stuck. This was one of those rare days that I was able to take a fairly decent picture of her. She is my husband's baby girl. Oh, she loves me too, but she loves him more. She follows him around like a puppy dog.
Be sure to check out the links of the other BAKED Sunday Mornings members to see if they made the chocolate mint thumbprints or decided to bake something else from BAKED Explorations. You can also find the recipe for these cookies over there.
I know what you mean about making so many pumpkin baked goods! The cookies look so, so good! I'm not a huge fan of chocolate/mint combos but I think I would find these hard to resist!
ReplyDeleteOh, Elaine! Little One has grown! She's so beautiful. I remember when you first got her...a little cutie then - and now she's all grown and just beautiful!
Chocolate and mint is an awesome combination, been a little while since I had it. I need to try these cookies
ReplyDeleteMy daughters are huge fans of mint and chocolate. I think they'd adore these cookies!
ReplyDeleteAnd what a cute cat you have. Thanks for sharing!
your cookies look so delicious! love how white your ganache is, and your pics are gorgeous! great job!
ReplyDeleteThese sound delicious, especially since the Girl Scout Thin Mints are my favorite cookie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific set of cookies - they look perfect - even for Halloween! I had some cracking issues with mine last year, but nothing compared to yours! It looks like just the right amount of filling too - and looks like Little One enjoyed watching you make them? Or at least she paused for her glamour shot!
ReplyDeleteElaine, There is nothing better than chocolate and mint, in my book. One of my favorite combos! Yours look exceptional! Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking cookies! Our cat follows my husband around like a puppy dog too.
ReplyDeleteWish I could eat chocolate, gives me a migraine. These look so pretty, maybe I'll make them for gifts :)
ReplyDeleteI am excited about your post. I wanted to read where someone made these minty and with good quality ingredients so that I can know for sure the recipe works well...since I plan to make a minty version for Christmas baking. Your handle looks like it makes perfectly sized centers...I need to be prepared next time with something just a little larger...had to wiggle my hole maker which caused a minor amount of destruction when trying to make perfect cookies. Thanks for your ideas...We loved this recipe in all chocolate...and nice to meet your other "kitty" family member.
ReplyDeleteI love these! I have never had nor thought of a choc mint thumbprint before, but why not? Sophie is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYum!
ReplyDeleteI too must of made crater sized indentations... I ran out of ganache as well! They look wonderful, and great idea on the ale corer!
ReplyDelete@Jaime - OMG! Thanks for correcting me on my kitchen tool. You wouldn't know it, but I do know the difference between a cherry pitter and an apple corer! :)
ReplyDeleteYour cookies look so lovely, especially your filling! This cookie definitely has "Christmas cookie" written all over it!
ReplyDeleteThese look great! And I like your Halloween setting. Most of all, I love the picture of Sophie. She's a beauty!
ReplyDeleteThose cookies look really good - I love the chocolate/mint combination! I will have to include these in my holiday baking.
ReplyDeleteAwww, Sophie is just beautiful! That's a great picture of her. Your cookies look (and sound) amazing. I love the chocolate mint combo and your Halloween napkins and decorations are adorable!
ReplyDeleteoh...Little One has stolen the show ;-)) Don't get me wrong..those chocolate mint thumbprints are absolutely gorgeous, but Sophie looks so cute!
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