Andes Mint Cookies
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Indulge your taste buds with these irresistible Andes Mint Cookies! They start with a heavenly rich chocolate cookie dough, generously mixed with bits of chopped Andes mints. To elevate the minty freshness, we’ve added a hint of peppermint extract to the dough. Each bite melts in your mouth, combining the deep flavor of chocolate with a refreshing twist of mint.
It seems like mint chocolate is a polarizing flavor—people either love it or hate it. I’m definitely on Team Love! I can’t get enough of peppermint-infused chocolate delights. If you’re still reading, chances are you share my passion for minty, chocolaty treats. Yay!
These chocolate chip mint cookies are a must-bake during the winter, at Christmas, or whenever you’re in the mood for a rich, decadent cookie. They’ve become a staple in my holiday baking traditions, and honestly, I can’t imagine celebrating Christmas without them! So, if you’re looking to add a special touch to your seasonal treats, give these a try. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
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- Butter: Use unsalted for the best results. And allow it to soften to room temperature before using.
- Brown sugar
- Egg: Make sure the egg is at room temperature.
- Vanilla and peppermint extracts
- Flour
- Cocoa powder: Use natural cocoa over Dutch-processed.
- Baking soda and baking powder
- Salt
- Andes mint candies: You will need to coarsely chop the candies so you get bits in each bite of cookie.
Step by Step Directions
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- Mix the wet ingredients. Cream the butter and sugar together. Mix in the egg and extracts.
- Mix the dry ingredients together. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix just until no streaks of dry flour are visible.
- Fold in the chopped Andes mint candies.
- Portion the dough into 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls and place them a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool them on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips For Success
- You can omit the peppermint extract to tone down the mint flavor. Kids may prefer the cookies this way.
- Alternatively, you can omit the candies and only use the extract. This works in a pinch if you can’t find store-bought candies.
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Andes Mint Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 ½ cups (195 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (21 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (105 g) Andes creme de menthe mints, chopped, about 15 candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a large mixer bowl on medium speed until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed just until combined.
- Fold in the chopped Andes mints.
- Scoop 1 ½ tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
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