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Chocolate Mint Candies Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cbutter
- 1 ½ cbrown sugar
- 2 tbspwater
- 2 csemisweet chocolate chips
- 2eggs
- 2 ½ call-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ tspbaking soda
- ½ tspsalt
- 3packages chocolate covered thin mints
Directions
- 1
In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the sugar, butter and water, stirring occasionally until melted. Remove from heat, stir in the chocolate chips until melted and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- 2
Pour the chocolate mixture into a large bowl, and beat in the eggs, one at a time. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
- 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Roll cookie dough into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- 4
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, be careful not to overbake. When cookies come out of the oven, Press one mint wafer into the top of each cookie and let sit for 1 minute. When the mint is softened, swirl with the back of a spoon or toothpick to make a pattern with the green filling of the mint wafer. For smaller cookies, break mints in half.
Chocolate Mint Candies Cookies
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About this Recipe
Looking for that perfect blend of rich chocolate and refreshing mint in a beloved cookie? These Chocolate Mint Candies Cookies are a proven crowd-pleaser, a treasured recipe shared through a cookie exchange that has become a favorite for family and friends alike. Every bite offers a delightful escape, combining classic comfort with a surprising burst of cool, minty flavor.
This recipe truly shines through its thoughtful blend of classic cookie components with a delightful twist. The inclusion of both rich semisweet chocolate chips and three packages of chocolate covered thin mints creates a harmonious balance, delivering intense chocolate flavor alongside a refreshing, cool burst of mint in every bite. It's this unique double-chocolate-mint approach that elevates a simple cookie into a truly memorable dessert.
Prepare for a rich, deeply chocolatey cookie with a satisfying chew. Each cookie offers a delightful texture contrast, with the soft, yielding interior complemented by the occasional crunch and melt of the embedded chocolate covered thin mints. The cool, refreshing mint perfectly complements the warmth of the chocolate, making these cookies a decadent yet balanced treat. They're substantial enough to satisfy a serious sweet tooth but light enough to keep you reaching for another, making them ideal for any occasion.
Want to make these cookies your own? While the chocolate covered thin mints are key to this cookie's charm, you could experiment with other chocolate mint candies or even chopped mint chocolate bars for a similar flavor profile. Don't have semisweet chocolate chips on hand? Swapping in milk chocolate chips will yield a sweeter cookie, while dark chocolate chips will intensify the overall chocolate flavor for a more sophisticated palate.
These Chocolate Mint Candies Cookies are ideal for sharing at parties, potlucks, or as a thoughtful gift during the holidays. They're a dessert that invites conversation and brings smiles, perfectly suited to any gathering where a special sweet treat is appreciated.