The frosting on these mint cookies is created with an Andes mint. A chewy chocolate cookie topped with an Andes mint blends the two flavors together to create a delicious mint cookie. Andes Mint Cookies are a great addition to your Christmas cookie tray.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 2 tablespoons water
- 12 ounces chocolate chips 2 eggs 2 3/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 24 Andes mints
Directions
- 1In a medium-sized saucepan, melt together the butter, brown sugar, and water, stirring occasionally.
Add the chocolate chips and stir until melted. Let stand 10 minutes to cool. Add the remaining ingredients and combine to form a dough. - 2Chill the dough at least 1 hour.
Roll the dough into balls and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet, leaving ample space between the dough balls. - 3Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 9 minutes.
Remove the cookies from the oven, and on top of each cookie, place half of an Andes mint. Allow the mint to melt and then swirl the mint over the cookie with the back of a spoon or a knife.
