I partnered with ALDI to bring you these chocolate thumbprints cookies.
Chocolate Thumbprints with marshmallow creme:
You guys, I am SO excited about these cookies! I feel like I’ve invented the new quintessential Christmas cookie. I was dreaming up a way to combine my three favorite holiday flavors: chocolate, peppermint and marshmallow, and the end result is an instant classic recipe! I’ve already printed recipe cards in anticipation of every cookie exchange party I will attend this season. I know everyone is going to beg for this recipe after eating just one cookie! Can you imagine this: soft, chewy and rich chocolate cookie filled with fluffy marshmallow creme and then topped with crushed candy canes? It’s unbelievable, and you’ll want these every year! And yes, you can make them all year long without the crushed candy canes on top!
Chocolate Christmas cookies:
I like to say that age 3 is the age at which kids can really understand Christmas. Sure, newborns stare at Christmas tree lights and 2-year-olds love new toys, but it’s at age 3 when they understand the story about a man in a red suit sneaking down the chimney to leave toys under the tree.
Last year’s Christmas was absolutely magical with Camille. She understood the events, she eagerly awaited December 25th, and she even yielded to threats of Santa not coming unless she stayed in her bed all night. I haven’t yet resorted to the ‘Santa camera’ Christmas ornament or the threats of a certain mischievous elf in cahoots with Santa, but it might happen this year.
Now that Camille knows there are certain cookies we only make at Christmastime, she’s already putting in her requests. Marshmallows are one of her favorite things to sneak from the pantry. I knew I had to dream up for her a marshmallow-centric cookie.
These chocolate thumbprints with gooey marshmallow creme in the center sprinkled with crushed candy canes are going to make her little eyes light up! I took her shopping with me to ALDI for all of our holiday baking needs. We love ALDI because the baking aisle is full of high-quality yet affordable ingredients. She practically skipped down the holiday goodie aisle, and let’s be honest, so did I. We had so much fun picking out items to help decorate our future gingerbread houses the week of Christmas. We grabbed a jar of marshmallow creme, cocoa powder and cane sugar, and I made mental plans for these cookies.
While the photos show us using a fancy piping bag for filling the cookies, that’s just because Camille loves any chance to use a piping bag. Please know that you can absolutely use a spoon to fill the center of these chocolate thumbprints.
Ways kids can help you bake these Chocolate Thumbprints:
I do have a final tip for the adults: spray your measuring cup with nonstick spray before using it to measure the marshmallow creme. Otherwise, you’ll end up with a sticky mess. Or, better yet, just trust that 4 heaping spoonfuls of marshmallow creme is equal to half a cup. If you’re looking for ways to use the remaining jar of marshmallow creme, try these Peanut Butter Marshmallow Cookies, Homemade Ding Dongs, or this small batch Fantasy Fudge.
If you need to store the cookies, they store best WITHOUT the crushed candy canes on top—the candy canes melt and soften over time. Cookies will keep for 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container, but let them soften at room temperature before serving.
Wilton 12-Inch Disposable Cake Decorating and Pastry Bags Baker's Half Sheet Pan (2 Pack) Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat, Half Sheet Size
