CHOCO-MINT PILLOWS
I found this recipe years ago in one of my MANY cookie recipe cookbooks, and I've been making them ever since. I use Andes Thin Mints and to make different variations, I just use the different Andes flavors.
Provided by S I
Categories Chocolate
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the butter, sugar, egg and vanilla extract in the bowl of an electric mixer. In a separate medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt using a whisk; set aside. Beat the butter mixture at medium speed until it is light and fluffy. Add the flour mixture, and beat at low speed until a soft dough forms.
- 2. Divide the dough in half. On a well floured surface, roll half of the dough into a 13x9 inch rectangle. Arrange the mints on the dough, evenly spaced, to form 7 rows of 7. Place the remaining half of dough between two sheets of wax paper and roll it into a 13x9 inch rectangle just like the first.
- 3. Remove the top sheet of wax paper, and invert the dough sheet over the mint topped dough; making sure to match up the edges. Use a pizza cutter, knife, or scalloped pastry wheel and evenly cut the dough between each mint. Press the edges of each pillow to seal.
- 4. Place the pillows 2 inches apart on ungreased or parchment covered cookie sheets. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are a light golden brown. Place on a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
ANDES MINT PILLOW COOKIES RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by kayjayjohnson
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400° F. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, butter, egg and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat at low speed until soft dough forms. Divide dough in half. On well-floured surface, roll half of the dough into a 14 x 9-inch rectangle. Arrange mints evenly on dough, forming 7 rows of 7. Between 2 sheets of wax paper, roll remaining dough into a second 14 x 9-inch rectangle. Remove top sheet of wax paper and discard. Carefully turn second rectangle over mint-topped dough, matching edges. Remove remaining wax paper. Using a pizza cutter or scalloped-edge pastry wheel, cut dough evenly between mints. Gently press edges of pillows to seal. Place pillows 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 400° degrees for 7 to 10 minutes, or until edges are light brown. Cool completely before storing.
PILLOW COOKIES
I found this in my collection of cookies that I have made in the past for Christmas. I am not sure where the original recipe came from. On the recipe I wrote, "made in '93 - VERY Good!" They are a little labor intensive & I think that is why I don't make them every year. I think I will be making them this year. NOTE: Prep time does not include "resting time" overnight in the refrigerator. NOTE: Estimated yield (can't recall).
Provided by Sweet PQ
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 3-4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Dough:.
- Sift flour, then measure. Cut the butter into the flour.
- Beat egg yolks well & mix with the cream. Add to flour mixture.
- When dough is well-mixed, shape into small walnut-sized balls.
- Place in the refrigerator overnight.
- Filling:.
- Beat the egg whites stiff, then beat in the icing sugar slowly.
- Add the nuts and mix well.
- To Assemble Cookies:.
- Preheat oven to 375*. Roll out each dough ball "thin" on a floured surface.
- Place 1 teaspoon filling on each.
- Fold the dough over to the shape of a pillow.
- Bake @ 375* for 10 minutes. The cookies will stay a very light colour.
- Dust with icing sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2508.4, Fat 177.2, SaturatedFat 56.1, Cholesterol 566.7, Sodium 582.4, Carbohydrate 198.9, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 83.3, Protein 49.7
ANDES® MINT COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
- Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture until dough is just-combined. Transfer dough to a resealable plastic bag, squeeze out excess air, and seal bag. Refrigerate until dough firms, at least 2 hours.
- Divide dough into 42 portions and wrap 1 dough portion around 1 mint. Repeat with remaining dough portions. Place dough 2-inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges of cookies are golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Melt remaining chocolate mint candies in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes. Drizzle melted mint chocolate over cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 91.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
ANDES MINT PILLOW COOKIES
***** These also can be made with Andes Cherry Jubilee or Andes Toffee Crunch Thins.***** I made these for a baby shower, and I know the instructions may look hard, or like a lot to follow, but once you get going its easy! I added food coloring to the dough to make them pink, her baby colors are pink,brown and green. :) Like in...
Provided by Lori Younger
Categories Chocolate
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, butter, egg and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy.
- 3. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat at low speed until soft dough forms.
- 4. Divide dough in half.
- 5. On well-floured surface, roll half of the dough into a 14 x 9-inch rectangle. Arrange mints evenly on dough, forming 7 rows of 7.
- 6. Between 2 sheets of wax paper, roll remaining dough into a second 14 x 9-inch rectangle.
- 7. Remove top sheet of wax paper and discard.
- 8. Carefully turn second rectangle over mint-topped dough, matching edges.
- 9. Remove remaining wax paper. Using a pizza cutter or scalloped-edge pastry wheel, cut dough evenly between mints. Gently press edges of pillows to seal.
- 10. Place pillows 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- 11. Bake at 400° degrees for 7 to 10 minutes, or until edges are light brown. Cool completely before storing.
ANDES MINT COOKIES
We have always been a huge fan of Andes Mints. I remember when my parents used to take us to some of the high end hotels and they would leave those on our pillow at night. If my memory serves me correct I remember Santa putting those in our stockings too. It's no wonder that I still love Andes mints. These Chocolate Andes...
Provided by Beth Pierce
Categories Cookies
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In small bowl whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- 2. In a large saucepan over low heat cook butter, brown sugar and coffee until creamy and melted; stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips and mint extract. Let cool for 10-15 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- 3. Stir the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture in about 4 parts. Cover and refrigerate dough for 2 hours to overnight.
- 4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Using 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop space cookie about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Do not over bake.
- 5. Let sit for 1 minute before placing Andes mint on the top of cookie; gently press 1 mint in the top of each cookie. Allow to sit for 1-2 minutes to fully melt. Swirl with small spatula or the back of the spoon.
- 6. NOTES If the dough is refrigerated overnight it will be quite stiff but the cookies will still turn out marvelous. When placing the Andes mints on top of the baked cookie press the mint in gently about an 1/8 of an inch.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
What Are Andes Surprise Pillow Cookies?
Andes Surprise Pillow Cookies are essentially chocolate cookies that are filled with a surprise mint filling. The cookies are made with simple ingredients such as flour, sugar, butter, and cocoa powder. The filling is made with Andes Mints, which are small candy pieces that are filled with a creamy mint filling. When the cookies are baked, the filling melts and creates a deliciously gooey texture that contrasts perfectly with the crisp outer shell of the cookie.The History
The history of Andes Surprise Pillow Cookies is not clear. However, it is believed that they originated in America and were first made during the 1960s. Andes Mints, which are the key ingredient in these cookies, were invented in the mid-1950s by Andrew Kanelos. The candy pieces were named after the Andes Mountain Range in South America and were an instant hit. Soon after their launch, people started experimenting with these mints and started adding them to various desserts. That's when the idea of Andes Surprise Pillow Cookies was born.Why Are Andes Surprise Pillow Cookies So Popular?
One of the key reasons why Andes Surprise Pillow Cookies are so popular is their unique taste. The combination of a chocolate cookie and a creamy mint filling is an absolute treat for the taste buds. The cookies are also incredibly easy to make, and the ingredients required are readily available in most households. Additionally, the cookies are perfect for various occasions, such as parties, potlucks, and family gatherings. The fact that they are so simple to make and yet so delicious makes them a crowd favorite.How To Make Andes Surprise Pillow Cookies?
Making Andes Surprise Pillow Cookies is incredibly easy. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make them:Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 bag of Andes mints
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add in the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick spray.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, make small balls of dough and place them onto the baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies for 6-7 minutes.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and quickly press an Andes mint into the center of each cookie.
- Return the cookies to the oven and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes until the mints are soft and gooey but not completely melted.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious Andes Surprise Pillow Cookies with friends and family!