Andes Mint Cookies

Name: Andes Mint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 package (10 ounces) Andes creme de menthe baking chips

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield 3 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Creamy chocolate and mint combine to create these refreshing yet warming Andes mint cookies, which are made even better when paired with a cold glass of milk.

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 ounces) Andes creme de menthe baking chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in baking chips.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 155 calories, 8g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Transform your favorite candy into a baked treat! These Andes mint cookies are better than any after-dinner mint. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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