Best Snow Topped Chocolate Mint Cookies Recipes

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SNOW-TOPPED CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES



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Our local newspaper had a cookie contest a while back. This was one of the recipes featured, and it caught my eye because I love mint flavor. My family likes these cookies as much as I do.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (10 ounces) mint chocolate chips, divided
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips; stir until smooth and set aside to cool. , In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the melted chocolate chips and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the remaining chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle. , Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set and centers are almost set. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SNOW-TOPPED CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES



SNOW-TOPPED CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES image

Categories     Chocolate     Mint     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups (divided) mint semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons butter (no substitutes), softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 recipe (for rolling) confectioner's sugar

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips; set aside to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the melted chocolate chips and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the remaining chocolate chips.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
  • Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set and centers are almost set. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks.

SNOW-TOPPED CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES [13]



SNOW-TOPPED CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES [13] image

Yield 24 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups mint semisweet chocolate chips, divided
6 tablespoons butter (no substitutes), softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips; set aside to cool. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the melted chocolate chips and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the remaining chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle. Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set and centers are almost set. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks.

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