St. Paddy's Day is coming up! You know what that means? Lots and lots of GREEN!!
So last year at about this same time, I attempted a couple batches of green cookies. They were okay but not fantastic. This year, I think I got it right! I'm sorry, but I think they are so cute! And who doesn't like Andes Mints?! They are perfect to celebrate the upcoming St. Patrick's Day holiday!
Even when it's not St. Patrick's Day, my boys love anything mint. My mother-in-law buys a huge box of those meltaway peppermint candies for my oldest at Christmastime because he loves them. Their favorite ice cream is mint chocolate chip and they love Andes and York peppermint patties. Let's just say these cookies were a home run with them. They're soft and have the perfect amount of mint. Plus a little bit of chocolate in every bite. Too bad they're not healthy! ;)
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Ingredients:
- 2-1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1-1/2 cups white sugar
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. peppermint extract
- 15-20 drops green food coloring
- 1 cup Andes Mints, chopped (about one (4.67-oz) package)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. In a medium size bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and salt.
- In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, cream together sugar and butter. When creamy, add eggs, peppermint extract and food coloring. Mix until just combined - do not overmix.
- Add in flour mixture and mix on low until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Add in chopped mints and chocolate chips, mixing briefly on low until incorporated through.
- Drop by tablespoon on ungreased cookie sheet and bake in preheated oven for 18 minutes. Yield approximately 3 dozen cookies. ENJOY!!
Soooo yummy...What are your St. Paddy's Day traditions??
Looking for more yummy dessert ideas?
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12 comments:
Jen-these are perfect and so cute! I just pinned them to my St. Patrick's Day board! Thanks for sharing! I always make yummy St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes (something that my mom used to make) leading up to the day and I'm sure these will become a new tradition too!
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We love soft chewy cookies and the chocolate mint combination is always a winner. Thanks for a delicious looking recipe!
First of all I love your blog design! Adorable! Second of all these cookies are right up my alley I want one right now! Would love for you to come share this & any other recipes over at Sweet & Savory Saturdays! http://dessertnowdinnerlater.blogspot.com/2013/02/sweet-savory-saturdays-1.html
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These look delicious! I bet they would make great "cookie bars" in a 9x13 inch pan.
These look amazing! I can't wait to try them. I will probably make them for my husband's birthday because he is not a big cake fan, but loves mint chocolate chip ice cream and cookies. Pinned! Hope to see you at True Aim.
I seriously am craving Mint Choc. Chip Ice Cream after seeing these cookies! What a great combo and a fun cookie recipe! :) You are a Featured Favorite this week and we can't wait to see what you have been up to this week!
Have a great weekend!
Mackenzie :)
Yummy! I love mint chocolate! Thanks for sharing at Two Cup Tuesday at Pint Sized Baker. I've pinned it!
I love mint chocolate, and I bet it would be a great combo for cookies! Pinning this one, and thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
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