Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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These are chocolate cookies with just the right amount of mint! These cookies usually pleasantly surprise people when they have never had them before. I can only find the green bags of Andes mint baking chips at Wal Mart, and I usually stock up on them, because this is fast becoming our friends' and is already one of my husband's favorite type of cookies. This recipe also doubles well. Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
2/3 cup cocoa powder |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup shortening |
3/4 cup granulated sugar |
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 large eggs |
1 (10 ounce) package andes mint baking chips |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
3. Cream butter, shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
4. Add vanilla extract and eggs, beating well.
5. Switch from an electric mixer to a sturdy spoon, and gradually mix in the flour mixture.
6. Stir in mint chips. The dough will be VERY stiff.
7. Drop by well-rounded teaspoons (I use a cookie scoop) onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
8. Bake for 10 minutes, until centers are set.
9. Remove immediately (be careful, so cookies do not fall apart) to wire racks to cool completely.
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