Lately I've been in the mood to bake. Ever since we got back from Arizona I've been trying to figure out how to recreate the chocolate chip cookies we had at Paradise Bakery, so we've had a few batches of those (some good, some bad!). And I like to try new things, so tonight I made Andes Mint Cookies. I saw them on Becky Higgins' blog (those of you who scrapbook will probably recognize her name)and thought they sounded really good....they are!! Unfortunately the boys did not eat their dinner so they were pretty upset about not getting any of the yummy cookies, but there's always tomorrow. I'm going to post the recipe below in case anyone is interested. Let me know if you guys have any fun baking recipes!
ANDES MINT COOKIES
3/4 c. butter (or margarine)
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
2 T. water
Melt in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and then add:
2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips, stirring until completely melted.
Cool for 10 minutes. Pour into a mixing bowl and beat in 2 eggs.
Add:
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
Mix together and chill for about 45 minutes. Roll into balls (like 1 - 1 1/2 inches big), flatten slightly, and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes (for my oven, this is the perfect time, keeping my cookies soft; your oven may be slightly different).
When cookies come out of the oven, place an Andes mint (or a few Andes baking chips) on top of each cookie and allow to melt for a few minutes. Swirl the melted chocolate like icing. Allow to cool.
2 comments:
You go Ms. Martha Stewart!!! Just kidding. Those look really good.
Tell the boys we said hello.
Melissa
Wow! I tried these and they are soooo good! Thanks for that bit of yummy sweetness! ...i ran out of andes mints partway and used the new hershey's candycane kisses...pretty good, too.
Here's the Gooey Butter Cookie recipe:
1 egg
1 box yellow cake mix
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 stick softened butter
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix ingredients. Knead with hands. Very sticky and messy. Refrigerate overnight or a minimum 4 hours. Make into balls, roll in powdered sugar. Bake 10-12 minutes.
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