CHOCOLATE-MINT TRUFFLE COOKIES
These truffle-like cookies will wow guests at any holiday gathering and steal the show on the dessert table. Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and 1/2 cup chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in the egg, sugars and extracts. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture and mix well. Fold in 3/4 cup Andes candies., Roll rounded tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Place 2-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until tops appear slightly dry. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt 1 teaspoon shortening and remaining chocolate chips and Andes candies; stir until smooth. Melt white baking chips and remaining shortening in a microwave at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth., Dip half of the cookies in melted chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Dip remaining cookies in melted baking chip mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Immediately sprinkle with toppings of your choice. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Abdinasir Abdiaziz
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste.
Motaz haj
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mint, but these cookies were still really good. The chocolate flavor is very rich and the cookies are very soft.
smart boy balti offical
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and minty. I can't get enough of them!
Rizwan King
[email protected]I love the way these cookies melt in my mouth. They're the perfect after-dinner treat.
Dragon cat
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Lay La
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of chocolate and mint.
md Mehede
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now my go-to holiday cookie.
Hi Fi Ridoy
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Anabel Bugress
[email protected]These cookies were a little time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They're so delicious!
Abdulhudu Bassit
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look! They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.
Eguoes Lolo
[email protected]These cookies are definitely a keeper! I'll be making them again and again.
william edwards
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cookies came out a little dry. They were still tasty, but I would have preferred them to be softer.
Baraa ali Ramadan Darwish
[email protected]I had a hard time finding crème de menthe extract, but I was able to find a mint extract that worked just as well.
Victor Parra
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. The chocolate and mint flavors were a nice combination.
Stacey James
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mint, but these cookies were still really good. The chocolate flavor is very rich and the cookies are very soft.
Nawaal Sydow Sonday
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.
Spandan and Palak Show
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! The chocolate and mint flavors are a perfect combination.
Raniya Henley
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so rich and decadent, and the mint flavor is a nice touch.