Cocoa Mint Hideaways
Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of chewy chocolate cookies and refreshing mint with these Cocoa Mint Hideaways! Originating from a holiday cookie collection, these treats promise to exceed your expectations with their irresistible flavor profile. 🍫🌿
Recipe Overview
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 32 sandwiches
- Category: Drop Cookies
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, Christmas, < 30 Mins, Oven
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/4 cups | Butter |
| 2 cups | Sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 tsp | Vanilla Extract |
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 3/4 tsp | Baking Soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 32 | Mint Patties |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 153.2
- Fat Content: 7.8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.7g
- Cholesterol: 32.3mg
- Sodium: 131.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 19.6g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Sugar: 12.6g
- Protein: 1.6g
Instructions
- Cream together sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Drop tablespoonfuls of the dough onto a greased cookie sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until the cookies puff up and crack on the top, about 8-10 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 1 minute on the baking sheet.
- Carefully invert half of the cookies onto sheets of foil.
- Immediately place one mint patty on each inverted cookie.
- Top with the remaining cookies to form sandwiches, and press lightly to seal.
- For uniformity, use a cookie cutter to shape the sandwiches into nice circles.
Serving Suggestions
These Cocoa Mint Hideaways are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive Christmas gathering or a sweet treat for the family. Serve them alongside a glass of cold milk or a warm cup of cocoa for an extra indulgent experience!
Storage
To keep your Cocoa Mint Hideaways fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. Simply thaw them at room temperature before serving.
Enjoy!
Prepare to be enchanted by the irresistible combination of rich chocolate cookies and cool mint in every bite of these Cocoa Mint Hideaways. Share them with loved ones and watch as they disappear in no time!
