Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our Mint Surprise Cookies, a captivating confection that artfully blends the refreshing essence of mint with the comforting warmth of chocolate chips. These cookies are not just a treat for your taste buds; they're a feast for the eyes, adorned with a vibrant green hue that's sure to brighten up any gathering.
Immerse yourself in the culinary journey of our Mint Surprise Cookies, with two tantalizing variations to satisfy every palate. The Classic Mint Surprise Cookies embrace the timeless combination of mint and chocolate chips, while the Andes Mint Surprise Cookies elevate the experience with the addition of Andes Crème de Menthe baking chips, creating an explosion of minty goodness in every bite. Both versions promise a delightful balance of sweetness and freshness, making them the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or as a standalone treat.
Join us on this delectable adventure as we unveil the secrets behind these minty marvels. Discover the perfect balance of ingredients, the techniques for achieving that irresistible texture, and the tips for adding your personal touch to create cookies that are uniquely yours. Get ready to embark on a baking escapade that will leave you with a delightful stash of Mint Surprise Cookies, ready to share with loved ones or savor all for yourself. Happy baking!
MINT-FILLED COOKIES
I tuck a peppermint patty inside these treats for a fun surprise. The bites will melt in your mouth. —Karen Nielson, St. George, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 40 cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into butter mixture., Divide dough in half; shape each into a disk. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. round cookie cutter. Place a mint patty in center of each circle; fold dough over patty. Pinch to seal seams. Place on greased baking sheets, seam side down., Bake 8-10 minutes or until cookies are golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator., Freeze option: Transfer unrolled disks to a freezer container; freeze. To use, thaw dough in refrigerator until soft enough to roll. Prepare, bake and decorate as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ANDES® MINT COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
- Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture until dough is just-combined. Transfer dough to a resealable plastic bag, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Refrigerate until dough firms, at least 2 hours.
- Divide dough into 42 portions and wrap 1 dough portion around 1 mint. Repeat with remaining dough portions. Place dough 2-inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges of cookies are golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Melt remaining chocolate mint candies in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes. Drizzle melted mint chocolate over cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 91.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
MINT SURPRISE COOKIES
This cookie is a Christmas tradition started by my grandmother. She used to always mail them along with her "Minnesota Bars" (#162331). I have a note on the recipe card that it was originally a winner in Pillsbury's 1st Grand National by Miss Laura Rott of Naperville, Illinois. (One bite and you'll know why it won.) The original recipe called for one package of Rockwood Chocolate Mint Wafers. I've never been able to find them in the store so I use Andes Mint Baking Pieces. I'm sure you could also melt regular chocolate chips and add a little mint flavoring as well. I posted the "refrigerator cookie" method because I think it's easier. You can also chill dough for just two hours, then enclose chocolate in 1 tbsp. of dough. Bake according to directions. COOKING TIME INCLUDES FOUR HOURS OF CHILLING.
Provided by Julie
Categories Dessert
Time 4h25m
Yield 24 Cookies, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sift flour, soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar well.
- Add eggs, water, and vanilla.
- Blend in dry ingredients gradually; mix thoroughly.
- Shape dough into rolls 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper. Chill at least four hours.
- Meanwhile, melt chocolate and cut into small, round wafers (the shape isn't so important -- just enough to fill the center of the cookie).
- Cut dough in slices 1/8" thick. Place on cookie sheet. Top one slice of dough with chocolate wafer. Cover with second slice and seal edges.
- Top with walnut half.
- Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes.
EASY MINT SURPRISE COOKIES
With No time for Nana's homemade cookie recipe, I improvised and re-created an easy version of one of our favorite cookies.
Provided by Michelle Wolf
Categories Other Desserts
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- 1. pre heat oven to recommended temperature on cookie dough package.
- 2. Roll cookie dough by the teaspoonful into balls and wrap around each individual mint-(reserve some mints for garnish). Bake 8-10 min or until golden.
- 3. Garnish: melt remaining mints in ten second intervals in microwave until smooth, drizzle onto cooled cookies
MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Calling all mint chocolate lovers! These amazing and easy mint chocolate chip cookies are a favorite for any time of the year, but because of their bright green color they are especially perfect to bake for Christmas, St. Patrick's day, or another green-themed event! Keep things simple by mixing up the cookie dough from a bag of classic Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix before adding in the chocolate and mint. Remember to pick up green food coloring along with your creme de menthe baking chips and mint extract to transform this classic sugar dough into delightfully festive and deliciously minty cookies. Keep this recipe on hand for the next time you are baking a treat to celebrate one of your favorite holidays or for those times when you are just in the mood for a deliciously decadent mint chocolate chip dessert.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, extract, food color and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in creme de menthe baking chips and chocolate chunks.
- Using small cookie scoop or teaspoon, drop dough 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Serve warm or cool completely. Store tightly covered at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 1/2 g
STARLIGHT MINT SURPRISE COOKIES
A really good sugar cookie with a mint surprise! My Mom would make these for special occasions. I also remember feeling special when sharing these when she had her afternoon tea...they are really yummy! )Time est. does not include the dough chilling)
Provided by LiisaN
Categories Dessert
Time 24m
Yield 4 1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sift together the flour,baking soda and salt.
- Cream the butter, sugars.
- Add the eggs, vanilla- beat well.
- Blend in the dry ingredients.
- Cover and chill at least two hours or overnight.
- Take a tablespoon size amount of dough and enclose/conceal mint in dough.
- Place on ungreased baking sheet.
- Place walnut half on top.
- Bake at 375° for 9-12 minutes.
Tips:
- Use fresh mint leaves for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh mint, you can use 1/4 teaspoon dried mint leaves, but the flavor will be less intense.
- Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies keep their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set in the center. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
- If you don't have chocolate chips, you can use any other type of chocolate, such as chopped semisweet chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate.
- You can also add other mix-ins to the cookies, such as chopped nuts, dried fruit, or candy.
Conclusion:
These easy mint surprise cookies are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these cookies a try!
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