Light Chocolate Mint Cookies Recipe

Name: Light Chocolate Mint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup sifted high fat cocoa powder (such as callebaut); 4 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 1/2 tablespoons applesauce; 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 large egg white at room temperature, fork beaten; 3/4 cup min Andes candies, or regular Andes candies cut into small chunks

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sifted high fat cocoa powder (such as callebaut)
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons applesauce
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg white at room temperature, fork beaten
3/4 cup min Andes candies, or regular Andes candies cut into small chunks

1
Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
2
Beat the butter in a mixing bowl until fluffy. Slowly add the sugars and beat for about two minutes on medium. Add the applesauce and vanilla and beat until fully incorporated.
3
Add the egg white to the sugar mixture and beat for an additional 1-2 minutes on medium high speed.
4
Turn mixer to low speed and add the flour mixer 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until just combine.
5
Fold in the Andes Candies pieces.
6
Coat your hands lightly with oil and shape the cookie dough into a 6-7 inch log. Wrap log in plastic wrap and freeze for 1-2 hours or until firm.
7
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
8
Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Unwrap the firm log and slice into approximately 24 rounds, (about 1/4 inch thick). Place the rounds on the cookie sheet about an inch apart.
9
Bake on the center rack for 9-11 minutes then remove from sheet and cool on a rack.
10
Eat.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup sifted high fat cocoa powder (such as callebaut), and more.

Yes, Light Chocolate Mint 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.

Light Chocolate Mint Cookies

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