CHOCOLATE ANDES MINT COOKIES

Chocolate Andes mint cookies are a simple recipe that tastes as refreshing as it is delicious. With this mint cookie recipe, you can have a treat that’s perfect any time of the year (but especially around Christmas).

These easy Andes mint cookies are a family and crowd favorite. Who wouldn’t like cookies with Andes mints inside? It’s unique, fun, and packed full of flavor in a soft chewy chocolate cookie!

Why I Love This Mint Cookie Recipe

Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies are a favorite of mine because of the chocolate/mint combination which is why I love putting Andes Creme de Menthe baking chips in this recipe, but the chocolate cookie recipe is amazing no matter what you put in it!  I’ve used chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, etc., and they all turn out great! This particular chocolate cookie recipe is my favorite because it uses melted chocolate instead of cocoa powder and I think it makes a huge difference in the taste of the cookies!

Where do you find Andes mint chips?

Whether you’ve seen them or not, they’re actually in your grocery stores baking aisle right next to the chocolate chips. Although they could be placed there seasonally, that’s a great place to look for a local find. You can also check online retailers like Amazon or Walmart is you don’t have luck in store.

Can you make the cookie dough in advance?

Yes. Simply whip up a batch and keep it in a covered bowl in the fridge for up to 48 hours before scooping and baking. You can also scoop and shape cookie dough balls and then freeze them flat on a baking sheet. When you want to cook them, just pull out how many you need and let them thaw on a baking sheet for about an hour before baking as directed.

Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies Ingredients

-2 cups (12 oz. pkg) semi-sweet chocolate chips

-1 pkg. Andes Creme de Menthe baking chips

-2 2/3 cups flour

-1 tsp baking powder

-1 tsp salt

-2 sticks butter (or margarine) softened

-1 cup packed brown sugar

-1/2 cup granulated sugar

-1 tsp vanilla extract

-3 large eggs

How to Make Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies

Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until completely melted and smooth.  Remove from heat.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.

Beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.  Beat in melted chocolate. Gradually beat in the flour mixture.  Then stir in the Andes Mint baking chips.

Drop by tablespoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 for 8 or 9 minutes.

Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE ANDES MINT COOKIES

Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies are our go to Christmas cookie! They are chocolaty with the perfect touch of mint! We can't get enough of them!

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 28 minutes

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

• 2 cups 12 oz. pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 pkg. Andes Creme de Menthe baking chips
• 2 2/3 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 sticks butter or margarine softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs

Instructions

• Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until completely melted and smooth.  Remove from heat.
• Combine flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.  Beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl.  Add eggs, one at at time, beating after each addition.  Beat in melted chocolate.  Gradually beat in the flour mixture.  Then stir in the Andes Mint baking chips.
• Drop by tablespoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake at 375 for 8 or 9 minutes.

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Chocolate Andes mint cookies are a treat that everyone can enjoy, and with these soft and chewy cookies, you can’t go wrong! You’re going to love this mint cookie recipe!