CONTEST-WINNING CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES RECIPE

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My dad sandwiches mint patties between two tender chocolate cookies to create these chewy treats. The blend of chocolate and mint is a big hit at our house. Best of all, these cookies are easy and fun to make. -Christina Burbage, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/4 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
32 round thin chocolate-covered mint patties

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture, beating until well combine.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-9 minutes or until puffy and tops are cracked. Invert half of the cookies onto wire racks. Immediately place a mint patty on each, then top with remaining cookies. Press lightly to seal. Cool completely.
  • Yield: 32 sandwich cookies.
  • Originally published as Chocolate Mint Cookies in Quick Cooking
  • December 2000, p27
  • Nutritional Facts
  • serving (1 each) equals 179 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 154 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
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