Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and refreshing mint with these Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies. These chewy, decadent treats are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups Andes Creme de Menthe baking chips (or chopped Andes mints)
Topping:
- Extra Andes mints for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Add Mint Chips: Fold in the Andes mint chips until evenly distributed.
- Bake: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Add Toppings: If desired, press an extra Andes mint into the top of each cookie right after baking.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra minty touch, drizzle melted Andes mints over the cooled cookies.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them soft and chewy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
