Chocolate Mint Truffle Cookies Recipe

Name: Chocolate Mint Truffle Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided; 1 egg; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 (4 5/8 ounce) package Andes mints candies, chopped, divided; 2 teaspoons shortening, divided; 1/2 cup white chocolate chips; Optional toppings; chopped nuts, sprinkles and crushed candy canes

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1 egg
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 (4 5/8 ounce) package Andes mints candies, chopped, divided
2 teaspoons shortening, divided
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Optional toppings
chopped nuts, sprinkles and crushed candy canes

1
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and 1/2 cup chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in the egg, sugars and extracts. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture and mix well. Fold in 3/4 cup Andes candies.
2
Roll rounded tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Place 2-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until tops appear slightly dry. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
3
In a microwave, melt 1 teaspoon shortening and remaining chocolate chips and Andes candies; stir until smooth. Melt white baking chips and remaining shortening in a microwave at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
4
Dip half of the cookies in melted chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Dip remaining cookies in melted baking chip mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on wax paper. Immediately sprinkle with toppings of your choice. Let stand until set. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.

747

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, cubed, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided, 1 egg, 1/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Mint Truffle Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Mint Truffle Cookies

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