CONTEST-WINNING CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES

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My dad sandwiches mint patties between two tender chocolate cookies to create these chewy treats. The blend of chocolate and mint is a big hit at our house. Best of all, these cookies are easy and fun to make. -Christina Burbage, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 32 sandwich cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
32 chocolate-covered thin mints

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture, beating until well combined. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-9 minutes or until puffy and tops are cracked. Invert half of the cookies onto wire racks. Immediately place a mint patty on each, then top with remaining cookies. Press lightly to seal. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Rajjab ali Rajjab ali
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I've never made chocolate mint cookies before, but these were a great first try. They're so good!


Osiame Ximba
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


kymber
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate mint, but these cookies were surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Safaeit Satu
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These cookies are so rich and decadent. I can only eat one or two at a time.


Lizeyah McGregor
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I wasn't sure how the chocolate and mint flavors would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. These cookies are delicious!


Midnxght Bubbles
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


cinda fredericks
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I had some trouble finding crème de menthe extract, but I was able to substitute it with peppermint extract. The cookies still turned out great.


Hugh Mungas
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Armando Provencio
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I love the green color of these cookies. They're so festive and perfect for St. Patrick's Day.


Atteq Rehman
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and minty.


Diane Lubbe
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I'm not usually a fan of mint in desserts, but these cookies changed my mind. The mint flavor is subtle and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate.


Vincent Obama
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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and just for my family to enjoy.


Dilkash Jalwa
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. I can whip them up in no time and they always turn out great.


Prince5
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These cookies are so delicious! The chocolate and mint flavors are perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.


Umair Sanaullah
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're soft and chewy with the perfect amount of chocolate and mint flavor.


Kantar Chambugong
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These cookies were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of chocolate and mint.