Best Hidden Mint Cookies Recipes

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HIDDEN MINT COOKIES



Hidden Mint Cookies image

This is Paula's Recipe from the Food Network. These are lovely and quick, they start with refrigerated dough! They are ready in less than a half-hour. Great for last minute company or for guests who drop by for coffee. Make a couple dozen at a time.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Dessert

Time 18m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (18 ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough, slice 1/4-inch thick
14 ounces mint chocolate wafers or 14 ounces andes creme de menthe thin candies
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon walnuts or 1 tablespoon pecans, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven according to package directions.
  • Slightly butter cookie sheet.
  • Place slices of cookies on sheet 2-3" apart.
  • Top each slice with chocolate wafer or mint.
  • Cover wafer or mint with another slice of cookie dough.
  • Brush dough with beaten egg.
  • Press nuts on top of dough.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Voila, you have cookies ready to eat!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.2, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 18.4, Sodium 226.3, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 11.4, Protein 2.8

HIDDEN MINT COOKIES



Hidden Mint Cookies image

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cookies
1 3/4 cups flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1/3 cup vegetable shortening solid
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg large
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
4 cups powdered sugar sifted
6 tablespoons light corn syrup
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon peppermint extract
23 ounces milk chocolate chips or chunks, melted

Steps:

  • 1. To make cookies, mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Beat shortening, butter, sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla in a large bowl with electric mixer until well blended. On low speed, gradually beat in flour mixture. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill 3 hours.2. Heat oven to 375°. Have baking sheets ready.3. Roll half of the dough at a time into a 1/8 -inch thick circle on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 1 1/2 -inch circles. Place on baking sheets. Bake 6 to 8 minutes until firm and lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks to cool.4. To make topping, mix powdered sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, and peppermint extract. Knead into a smooth ball (mixture will be similar to fondant). Pinch off about 1 teaspoon of the mint mixture and gently press onto top of each cookie. Spread melted chocolate over mint. Let stand until chocolate is set.

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