CONTEST-WINNING CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES

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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 Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 32 sandwich cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. 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 combined. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

THARU Gamer
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for any occasion.


khalid saeed
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These cookies are the perfect balance of chocolate and mint. They're not too sweet or too minty.


Ritu Lama
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I'm not a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Grace Lyn
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These cookies are so good, I'm going to have to hide them from myself. Otherwise, I'll eat them all in one sitting.


Mallori Cotton
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I made these cookies for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


Pujita Yadav
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I've tried a lot of chocolate mint cookies, but these are by far the best. The flavor is perfect.


Shawn Jones
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These cookies are dangerous! I can't stop eating them. They're so addictive.


Badar Kuwait
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now my go-to dessert.


Florez Nwagi
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These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion. I've given them to friends, family, and co-workers, and everyone loves them.


Sxugar bxnbun
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I love how these cookies stay soft and chewy, even after a few days.


Pandey Rambabu
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. We had a lot of fun making them together.


Alo Begum
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I'm not usually a fan of mint chocolate, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so good!


Robert Gerber
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My kids loved these cookies! They're the perfect after-school snack.


Inder Romania
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of chocolate and mint.