Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies
In one of my recent forays in cooking I discovered the recipe for Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies. I'm trying not to overdo it here, but they were probably the most scrumptious cookies I've ever made. The texture was perfect — crisp at first bite and then chewy. The Andes mint candy melted on top of each one took the whole thing to another level of scrumptiousness.
The actual recipe calls for regular chocolate chips in the cookie dough, but I made a half and half mixture of 1 cup - milk chocolate chips and 1 cup - Andes Mint Baking Pieces (found in the baking isle at our local Super Target) - you can also just chop up a bunch of regular Andes mints (it's the same thing). It was a great addition. I also played around with proportions and made some smaller sandwich versions that turned out great.
I think that they would make such a nice little gifts to give around the Holidays (great for teachers, postal workers, cookie exchanges, etc). To make them I just rolled balls of dough that were about the size of a large grape, baked them on my cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, and reduced the time to about 7 minutes (your oven may work differently, so keep a close eye on them). As soon as they came out I turned half of them over with a spatula (so the pretty side was face down, and placed a whole Andes Mint Candy on top (following the same procedure as seen in the original recipe). After the mints had melted down (about 4 minutes) I placed the remaining cookie on top and pressed down lightly to complete the "sandwich." In my version I only used half of a mint and it didn't really peek out between the layers like I would have liked. So if you end up making these guys, be sure to use a full mint or even two.
I would love to know how you like these if you make them. It will be like a virtual cookie party. xo Ez
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| by Ez Thursday, August 12, 2010 
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Oh. My. GOODNESS. I am in love with this post and all its inhabitants. I want those cookies in my face, now.
Wowwwww!!! Ez how yummy!!! u are so talented.... {sigh}
The glass of milk in this post is so cute! Do you know the source?
Thanks for your comments lovelies!
@ Michelle - The glass was found at a thrift store a few years ago. The opposite side of the glass features a little boy. There are no manufacturer markings unfortunately, so I'm not even sure how one would go about tracking another one down. I wish I could be of more help. ox
i am one of those annoying people that steals everyone's andes candies at olive garden, so needless to say these sound AMAZING!
xo Alison
Hehe..I'm totally one of those people too Alison! You are going to LOVE these cookies! xo
omg, these look sooo good!!!
those look amazing! love andes mints!
Oh my goodness, I am making those ASAP.
Oh my! PERFECT for the holidays!!
so i have a friend who looooooves york peppermint patties. and her birthday is coming up! do you think i could make these with those instead of andes mints?
The photos look good enough to eat...and thanks for the idea--will try it out in near future! Best wishes
@ Nicole* - I think that if you just used regular chocolate chips for the dough and added about 1/8 - 1/4 tsp of peppermint extract to it it might work (you could also just make the cookies without any mint flavor - like the original recipe). I'm not sure how the York patties would melt down on top, but I'm sure they would be delicious. Be sure to let us know how they turn out if you give it a try.
xo Ez
thinking about baking/cooking/creating for xmas this year... definitely :)
xo.
Those cookies look good, but that milk glass is unbelievably adorable!
Oh my goodness, I read this post on my phone while I was at work and needed a cookie immediately! If it weren't so hot I'd probably make these right this moment. Unfortunately I just can't bear the thought of turning on the oven!
Thanks for your great comments everyone! You guys are the best!
@ Sara - I'm not sure if it would be much better, but the first portion of this recipe takes place on the stovetop (melting down the chocolate and mixing it all together) and then it has to cool in the fridge for at least an hour. You could make the dough this evening, chill them overnight, and then pop the cookies in the oven to cook early in the morning before it gets too hot outside or whenever the craving strikes! :-)
Just perfection....they look SO delicious hun & you are just an amazing stylist. I adore that sweet cup and the little sandwich "package" is the sweetest thing ever. ( literally) :) Wonderful!
xo
Melis
I will definitely try this recipe!!! Looks sooo yummy! And this glass! ♥♥ Thanks a lot EZ for such inspiration!
Andes mints in COOKIES!? I'm in love!
Collecting jaw from table.
Wiping drool away.
Trying not to morph...into....cookie monster!!!
can't wait to make these - thank you!
these look delicious. can't wait to try them! thank you. have a fabulous (and yummy) weekend <3
sounds delicious!!!! somehow i lost your blog in my reader - i was having some crazy stuff going on with my subs. but i realized this yesterday when i wrote my last blog post - i included a little treat in a giveaway from your ol' shop, nice package. 'twas an adorable shop, Ez. i can understand why you had to close - i keep spreading myself too thin & have to reel myself back in all the time! have a wonderful weekend :)
OMG YUMMMMM....i am craving sweets now. :))))))))))))
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