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ANDES MINT COOKIES



Andes Mint Cookies image

Transform your favorite candy into a baked treat! These Andes mint cookies are better than any after-dinner mint. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 ounces) Andes creme de menthe baking chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars and vanilla until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in baking chips., Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 8g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CREME DE MENTHE THINS



Creme de Menthe Thins image

These reminded me of the Girl Scout Thin Mints. I worked for the Girl Scouts for six years back in my younger days but always remember how those Thin Mints were a favorite of many. I am now baking cookies for many of activities that I am involved with. I am now 86 and love to experiment with new cookie recipes. This one is a...

Provided by Letta Meinen

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 c all purpose flour
3/4 c whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
1 1/2 c brown sugar
2 Tbsp water
1 c creme de menthe baking chips
1 c chocolate chips any variety
2 eggs

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl wisk together above the first four dry ingredients and set aside. Could use all (all purpose) flour in this recipe.
  • 2. In separate large bowl mix together the following five ingredients and microwave until all chips are melted. Set aside to cool. Beat in 2 eggs stirring well to blend ingredients
  • 3. Add dry ingredients to warm chocolate mixture and mix togtether. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  • 4. If left overnight set bowl out to come to room temperature for easy handling. I use a melon ball scope to form one inch balls and roll in my hands to make even rounded cookies.
  • 5. Place 2 inches apart on parchment covered cookie sheets. This recipe will make about 75-80 cookies depending on the size balls you made.
  • 6. Bake one cookie sheet at a time in middle rack of your oven at 325 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet for several minutes and transfer to cooling rack.
  • 7. After all are baked and cooloed - melt one cup creme de menthe baking chips in microwave bowl and melt several minutes stirring often. Use this to frost each cookie with creme de menthe chocolate then let cool for frosting to set. Store cookies in covered containers. These are delicate and delicious mintyh cookies. They will go fast.

ANDES CREME DE MENTHE CHUNK COOKIES RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Andes Creme De Menthe Chunk Cookies Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by mytastytreasures

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup salted butter - softened
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 package Andes creme de mente baking chips
2 2/3 sifted all purpose flour

Steps:

  • Mix butter, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla and eggs until well blended. Stir in baking chips and then flour. Chill for about one hour in the refrigerator. Form 1 ounce balls and flatten with a fork. Raise the oven rack one level above the middle. Bake on non-stick baking pans. Bake at 350 degrees for about 8-10 minutes. Cool on pans for 2 minutes before removing. Makes around 4 dozen cookies.

CREME DE MENTHE SQUARES



Creme de Menthe Squares image

This layered bar hits all the sweet spots: It's airy, creamy, crunchy and the perfect mix of cool mint and rich chocolate. It has a vintage dessert appeal that no one in our family can resist. -Marilyn Blankschien, Clintonville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 cups finely crushed Oreo cookies (about 14 cookies)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1-3/4 cups cold 2% milk, divided
20 large marshmallows
3 tablespoons green creme de menthe
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and melted butter. Reserve 3 tablespoons for topping. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Refrigerate 30 minutes., In a large microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold milk; let stand 1 minute. Microwave on high for 30-40 seconds. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add marshmallows; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until marshmallows are puffed; stir until smooth. Stir in creme de menthe. Refrigerate 15-20 minutes or until cold but not set, stirring often., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, gradually beat cream cheese until smooth. In another bowl, whisk pudding mix and remaining cold milk. Gradually beat into cream cheese., In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into marshmallow mixture. Spoon half of the mixture over prepared crust; refrigerate 10 minutes. Layer with pudding mixture and remaining marshmallow mixture; top with reserved crumbs. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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