Best Pillows Of Butter Mint Cookies Recipes

ANDES SURPRISE PILLOW COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, butter*, egg and vanilla. Use an electric mixer to beat until light and fluffy.
• Add flour, baking powder and salt. beat until a soft dough forms.
• Divide dough in half. On a well-floured surface, roll half of the dough into a 14 x 9 inch rectangle.
• Arrange the mints evenly on dough, forming 7 rows of 7. (I only managed 6 rows of 7). Leave enough room between the mints for your index finger to fit. Press the mints into the dough slightly, this will help keep them still when the top layer of dough is applied.
• Between 2 sheets of waxed paper, roll the remaining dough into a second 14 x 9 inch rectangle. I recommend taping the bottom piece to the counter, or the sliding around will make you nuts.
• Remove the top sheet of wax paper, you can save it to cool the finished cookies on or discard it.
• The recipe says to: Carefully turn second rectangle over mint-topped dough, matching edges. (I found this impossible, the dough slides off the waxed paper before you are positioned and attempting to lift it only results in tearing the dough and moving your mints all hither and yon.)
• I recommend instead: Gently roll the second layer up loosely. Position two edges and slowly unroll over the mint covered dough.
• Remove remaining waxed paper.
• Using a pizza cutter or a scalloped-edge pastry wheel, cut dought evenly between mints.
• Gently press edges of pillows to seal.
• Place pillows on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes or until edges are light brown.
• Cool completely before storing.
• *sometimes I use 1 cup of butter flavored shortening + 3-4 tablespoons water instead of butter.

BUTTER MINTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, cream and extracts. If desired, divide dough into portions and knead in food coloring. , Form into balls by teaspoonfuls; flatten into patties, or roll between 2 pieces of waxed paper to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut mints into desired shapes. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Store in the refrigerator.

BUTTER MINT COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in extract. Gradually add flour and mix well. , Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a glass dipped in colored sugar. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

CHOCO-MINT PILLOWS

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

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 PILLOW COOKIES RECIPE - (4.4/5)

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.

QUICK AND EASY, NO COOK HOLIDAY BUTTER MINTS

Steps:

• Melt butter in medium bowl in the microwave.
• Add mint, vanilla, butter extract and food coloring.
• Add powdered sugar and knead with hand until no longer sticky and able to form a ball, add drops of water/sprinkles of sugar as needed.
• Place on counter sprinkled with powdered sugar and roll to 1/4 inch thick.
• Use small, dime size cookie cutter to cut into bite size mints.
• Allow to dry (drying time will vary depending upon humidity) and enjoy!
• You can use diff color food coloring for diff holidays.
• The amount of mints will vary depending upon the size of cookie cutter you use- I have found perfect sized cutters in my daughter's play-doh kit!

BUTTER MINT COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in extract.
• Gradually add flour and mix well.
• Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls.
• Place 1 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a glass dipped in colored sugar.
• Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until firm.
• Remove to wire racks to cool.