Andes Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Hi there! I think I’ve just created my new favorite Christmas cookie and I had to share it with y’all!! When I think of Christmas I think of peppermint sticks and hot chocolate.. Well this cookie combines peppermint, hot chocolate, AND… Andes Mints!
Now I know Andes mints aren’t technically Christmas, but they go great with the peppermint extract and milk chocolate chips in this recipe.
Also, please tell me you know what an Andes mint is?! The guy at the grocery store had no clue!
This may sound crazy, but every time I bite into one I am immediately brought back to my great grandparents house. They ALWAYS had these in little dishes throughout their home. They passed away when I was so young, but every time I take a bite I am transported back to their living room.
Petey says every time he eats one he is transported to Piccadilly, eating lunch with his Pop.
Isn’t it crazy how food triggers such specific memories? If you have a memory related to Andes mints I would love for you to tell me about it in the comments below.
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Andes Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Makes 28-30 cookies
Ingredients
1 ½ cup flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
10 tbsp softened butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1 egg
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp peppermint extract
½ cup Andes Creme De Menthe Thins chopped, plus a little extra for topping
½ cup milk chocolate chips, plus a little extra for dipping with 1 tsp coconut oil (optional)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375F
In a bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt- set aside
With a hand mixer beat together sugar & butter until light and fluffy
Add in the egg, vanilla & peppermint extract and beat until incorporated
Add in flour mixture and beat until combined
Stir in the chocolate chips and Andes Creme De Menthe Thins
Using a cookie scooper form your cookies and place on a lined baking sheet
Bake for 10- 12 minutes
Optional: Using a double boiled melt chocolate chips with coconut oil. Dip ½ cookie into chocolate and sprinkle with chopped Andes Creme De Menthe Thins
