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Andes Mint Cookies

Irresistible Andes Mint Cookies You’ll Love This Holiday Season

These Andes Mint Cookies combine rich chocolate and refreshing mint, making them a festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 26 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour as a substitute if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it is fresh for best results.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor; don’t skip it.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can be swapped for a sugar alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Try Dutch-processed for a smoother taste.
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil works well as a substitute.
  • 2 large Eggs Be mindful that egg replacements might affect texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Consider using almond extract for an interesting twist.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Andes Mints Chocolates If unavailable, mix peppermint extract with melted chocolate.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  2. In an electric mixer, blend sugar, cocoa powder, and vegetable oil until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated, approximately 1 minute.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Cover and chill the dough in the freezer for 45-60 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls, spacing them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly under-baked.
  9. Press an Andes Mint into the center of each cookie immediately after removing from oven.
  10. Cool in fridge for 15 minutes or at room temperature until chocolate is firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Chill the dough properly to maintain chewiness. Avoid over-baking for a soft bite.

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