Andes Chocolate Mint Cookies Recipe
๐ Prep Time: 20 minutes
๐ Cook Time: 20 minutes
๐ Total Time: 40 minutes
๐ฅ Servings: 24 cookies
Description:
Indulge in the delightful fusion of rich chocolate and refreshing mint with these Andes Chocolate Mint Cookies. This recipe yields soft, chewy cookies adorned with the irresistible flavor of Andes mints. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or sharing with friends and family!
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 12 ounces chocolate chips
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Prepare Chocolate Mixture: In a saucepan over low heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, and water. Heat until the mixture is melted and smooth.
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Melt Chocolate Chips: Once the mixture is smooth, add the chocolate chips and stir until they are partly melted. Remove from heat and continue stirring until fully incorporated.
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Transfer to Mixing Bowl: Pour the chocolate mixture into a large mixing bowl and allow it to cool slightly for about 10 minutes.
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Incorporate Eggs: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat in the eggs one at a time on high speed until well combined.
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Add Dry Ingredients: Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour, salt, and baking soda. Beat until the ingredients are well-blended and a smooth dough forms.
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Chill Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least one hour. Note that the dough will be quite soft before chilling but will harden and become easier to shape after chilling.
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Shape Cookies: After chilling, roll the dough into balls and place them about two inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until they are set and slightly golden around the edges.
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Add Andes Mints: Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately place a half of an Andes Mint on top of each cookie.
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Allow to Melt: Let the Andes Mint halves sit on the warm cookies for a minute or two to allow them to soften and melt slightly.
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Spread Mint: Using a spoon, gently spread the melted Andes Mint over the tops of the cookies to create a smooth layer of minty goodness.
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Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, indulge in the decadent Andes Chocolate Mint Cookies!
These cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering or as a special treat for yourself. Enjoy the perfect combination of chocolate and mint in every delicious bite!
