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Andes Mint Cookies

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 11/23/2020

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These soft and chewy Andes Mint Cookies are full of chocolate and mint flavor in every single bite! Perfect for a cookie exchange or holiday gifting!

Perfect for any holiday cookie tray, and so easy to make! With several different prep options, you’ll find one that fits your baking timeline. We love holiday sweets like my Crockpot Candy and this is one of my Desserts you’ll definitely want in your holiday baking rotation!

ANDES MINT COOKIES RECIPE

I know, I know, one holiday at a time… but I’m starting to get in the Christmas spirit! And these Andes mint cookies are one of my favorite cookies to make in the winter.

They’re just begging to to be served alongside a steaming mug of hot chocolate! The combination of the soft and chewy cookies and the melted pockets of mint and chocolate are just positively mouthwatering.

I’ve always been a sucker for Andes mints, and would get ridiculously excited when a restaurant served them with the check at the end of the meal. Those mints in a classic cookie = heaven!

Like most cookie recipes, this dough needs to be chilled, otherwise they’d spread too much on the baking sheet. The chill time can be as little as 2 hours, or up to 3 days, so you can easily make this dough ahead of time and bake the cookies on your schedule!

HOW TO MAKE ANDES MINT COOKIES

Mix dry ingredients. Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl, then set aside.
Mix wet ingredients. Mix the butter and both sugars until creamy. Mix in egg.
Add dry ingredients. Add the flour mixture, half at a time, mixing after each addition.
Stir in mints.
Chill. Cover mixing bowl and chill for at least 2 hours.
Scoop and bake. Scoop balls of dough onto baking sheet, and bake for 9-11 minutes.
Cool. Let cool on the baking sheet a few minutes, then transfer to a rack to continue cooling.

ADDITIONAL COOKING TIPS

MIXER – if you don’t have a stand mixer, or would rather not clean it afterwards, you can use a hand-mixer. I do recommend using a mixer of some kind to make sure the ingredients are properly mixed. You can use a sturdy whisk and your good ol’ arm muscles to mix the ingredients if that’s all you have available.
COOKIE SCOOP – I find using a cookie scoop (or old fashioned ice cream scoop) makes scooping the dough a breeze. I’ve linked to the one I use down by the recipe.
ROOM TEMP INGREDIENTS – for the best results when baking these cookies, your cold ingredients (like the butter and eggs) should be at room temperature so it can easily be whipped and creamed.
USE REAL BUTTER – this isn’t the time to use shortening or margarine. Those perform differently in baking recipes, and this recipe was only tested using real butter.
USE FRESH INGREDIENTS – did you know using older baking soda/baking powder can affect the way your cookies bake? Over time, leavening agents, (which is what baking soda and powder are) lose their efficacy, and won’t give your cookies that classic texture.

If you’re unsure if your baking soda or powder are still good, drop a pinch in some hot water. If it fizzes, it’s still good! If not, then you’re in need of some new ingredients.

VARIATIONS OF THIS RECIPE

BAKING CHIPS – for the sake of convenience, I like to use Andes mint baking chips, so there isn’t as much chopping involved.
MINTS – I like to use a handful of chopped individually wrapped mints, to change up the texture and look. If you prefer, you can use all chips, all chopped mints, or make your own ratio of the two.
ESPRESSO – If you truly love chocolate, try adding a 1/2 tsp of espresso powder. It doesn’t make the cookies taste like coffee, but it enhances and brings out the flavor of the chocolate.
CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE – these cookies are fabulous with a drizzle of melted chocolate over the top!

MAKING ANDES MINT COOKIES AHEAD OF TIME

These cookies are so easy, but you can even make them easier by mixing up the dough ahead of time!

The dough needs to be chilled for at least 2 hours, but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

That way when the baking mood strikes, all you have to do it pull out the pre-made dough and bake!

FREEZING

The dough can also be frozen into individual balls.

Bake from frozen, as directed, adding an additional minute or two to the cook time.

STORAGE

Leftover cookies will keep at room temperature (in an airtight container) for 3-5 days.

You can also freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months.

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Stand Mixer – I love using my mixer to make cookies, but they can be pricey.
Hand Mixer – this model is a true workhorse in my kitchen!
Baking Sheets – I love the large size and how sturdy these pans are.
Parchment Paper – no cutting required, these sheets fit perfectly in the baking sheets above.
Cookie Scoop – this scoop will easily measure out 1 1/2 Tbsp of dough!

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