I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Not to rush from one holiday to another but it is the holiday season and I like to embrace these last few weeks of the year and soak up as much of the spirit and goodwill as possible. That involves cookies! Who's ready for holiday cookies and treats? I know I am!
As we embark on the holiday season, I think about what it is I really want out of it. And basically, it's peace and joy, time with family and good friends. May it be relaxing and comforting, reminding us of all the good out there and around us. Of course, I hope it's filled with the sweet scent of cookies and the sight of steaming mugs of hot chocolate!
When it comes to holiday cookies, thumbprints definitely fit the bill because there's something special about the extra treat tucked within the treat! Here, I made chocolate thumbprint cookies, which have a soft, almost brownie-like texture and a little bit of a crunch on the exterior since they're rolled in sanding sugar. I filled their centers with ganache - a peppermint one - because mint and chocolate are a inseparable part of the holidays and I'm all for it!
When it comes to holiday baking, you know it's time to roll out the special sugars, the sprinkles, and candies for decorating! I had fun sprinkling my thumbprint cookies with different decorations. It's not necessary but the holidays are about adding a little sparkle to everything.
These are fun little bites for the chocolate-lover. The cookies are soft and rich, with the soft ganache in the center packing a little peppermint twist. While the holidays are certainly a time for making and enjoying family favorites, I like squeezing in a few new treats. I always appreciate both the old and the new.
These are fun little bites for the chocolate-lover. The cookies are soft and rich, with the soft ganache in the center packing a little peppermint twist. While the holidays are certainly a time for making and enjoying family favorites, I like squeezing in a few new treats. I always appreciate both the old and the new.