ANDES MINT PILLOW COOKIES

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***** 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

3 c all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 c unsalted butter, softened
1 c sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla
49 andes créme de menthe thins

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.

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