Indulge in the delightful and refreshing Andes Mint Thumbprint Cookies, a perfect blend of minty flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. These homemade cookies are not only visually appealing with their green mint filling peeking through the cracks, but also offer a burst of minty freshness in every bite. With a crispy exterior and a chewy interior, these cookies are sure to transport you to the Andes Mountains with their invigorating mint flavor. The recipe also includes variations such as Andes Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies for a richer chocolatey experience and Andes Mint Crinkle Cookies for a fun and festive twist. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these Andes Mint Thumbprint Cookies, a delightful treat that combines the zesty taste of mint with the comforting warmth of freshly baked cookies.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE-MINT THUMBPRINTS
Cool mint and rich chocolate make a delicious cookie combo - perfect for a dessert.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
- In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and the powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in peppermint extract, egg yolks and food color until blended. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder and salt.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Using end of handle of wooden spoon, press a deep well into center of each cookie.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Reshape wells with end of handle of wooden spoon. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
- In medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, cream and 3 tablespoons butter on High 1 minute, stirring frequently, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Fill each well with about 1 teaspoon chocolate mixture; garnish with candy piece. Let stand about 1 hour until chocolate is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
ANDES MINT COOKIES
This is my favorite cookie-- it's hard to eat just one! The cookie is not too sweet or too chocolatey; they're soft and crumbly with the perfect amont of sweetness
Provided by patriciamercer84
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 3 dozen, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pan over low heat, cook butter, sugar and water until butter is melted. Add chocolate chips and stir until partially melted. Remove from heat and continue to stir until chocolate is completely melted. Pour into a large bowl and let stand 10 minutes to cool off slightly.
- At high speed, beat in eggs, one at a time into chocolate mixture. Reduce speed to low and add dry ingredients, beating until blended. Chill dough about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Roll dough into balls (i use a mini ice cream scoop about 1" in diameter) and place on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 8-10 minutes. While cookies are baking unwrap mints and divide each in half. When cookies are brought out of the oven, put 1/2 mint on top of each cookie. Let the mint sit for up to 5 minutes until melted, then spread the mint on top of the cookie. Eat and enjoy!
MINT-FILLED CHOCOLATE THUMBPRINTS
Cool mint and rich chocolate make a seductive cookie combo. One cookie batch may not be enough.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F (if using dark or nonstick cookie sheet, heat oven to 350°F). In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, 1 cup butter and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in egg yolk until smooth. Beat in flour and cocoa.
- Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into 1-inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheet, place balls 1 inch apart. With index finger or thumb, make indentation in center of each ball.
- Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until set. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In small bowl, beat 1/4 cup butter and the powdered sugar on low speed until smooth. Beat in milk, peppermint extract and enough food color for desired color. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon filling into each cookie.
- Place chocolate chips and shortening in small resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Microwave on High about 1 minute or until softened. Gently squeeze bag until chocolate is smooth; cut off tiny corner of bag. Squeeze bag to drizzle chocolate over cookies. Let stand about 1 hour or until chocolate is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 30 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
ANDES CRèME DE MENTHE COOKIES - ANDES MINT COOKIES
I found this recipe on the back of Andes Crème de Menthe Baking Chips. I made a few small changes and am really pleased with the results! These cookies taste very similar to the Girl Scouts Thin Mint Cookies!
Provided by Dine Dish
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 42 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Do not do this until after dough has been refrigerated.
- Blend butter, brown sugar, white granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla and eggs until ingredients are mixed.
- Add Andes Baking Chips and mix.
- Add Flour and continue to mix until all ingredients are well blended together.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 45-60 minutes.
- Spoon out approximately 1 oz of dough per cookie.
- Form a ball and then slightly flatten.
- Place on non-stick baking pans and bake for approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Cool on pans for 2 minutes, then remove.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.5, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 62.6, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 6.2, Protein 1.1
Tips:
- Use fresh Andes Mints for the best flavor.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
- Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely before filling them. This will help prevent the filling from melting.
- Use your favorite filling for the cookies. Some popular options include chocolate ganache, buttercream frosting, or jam.
Conclusion:
These Andes Mint Thumbprint Cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these cookies a try!
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