Chocolate Mint Candies Cookies

Chocolate Mint Candies Cookies
80 min.
36
203kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Chocolate Mint Candies Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! Combining the rich flavors of chocolate and the refreshing essence of mint, these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends. With a preparation time of just 80 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 36 scrumptious cookies that are ideal for gatherings, parties, or simply enjoying at home.

The secret to these cookies lies in the luscious chocolate mixture that forms the base, enhanced by the addition of chocolate-covered thin mints. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, with a soft, chewy cookie enveloping a creamy mint topping that melts in your mouth. The balance of sweetness and minty freshness makes these cookies a standout dessert that will leave everyone craving more.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and guarantees delicious results. The combination of semisweet chocolate chips and the unique mint wafers creates a flavor profile that is both comforting and invigorating. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a batch of these irresistible Chocolate Mint Candies Cookies that will surely become a favorite in your dessert repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 teaspoons baking soda 
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar 
  • 0.8 cup butter 
  • 13.5 ounce chocolate-covered peanuts thin
  •  eggs 
  • 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cups semi chocolate chips 
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the sugar, butter and water, stirring occasionally until melted.
  2. Remove from heat, stir in the chocolate chips until melted and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Pour the chocolate mixture into a large bowl, and beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  4. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  6. Roll cookie dough into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, be careful not to overbake. When cookies come out of the oven, Press one mint wafer into the top of each cookie and let sit for 1 minute. When the mint is softened, swirl with the back of a spoon or toothpick to make a pattern with the green filling of the mint wafer. For smaller cookies, break mints in half.

Nutrition Facts

Calories203kcal
Protein4.43%
Fat41.39%
Carbs54.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.47
Glycemic Load
4.79
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.9586956552027%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:203.2kcal
10.16%
Fat:9.56g
14.7%
Saturated Fat:5.82g
36.37%
Carbohydrates:28.15g
9.38%
Net Carbohydrates:26.79g
9.74%
Sugar:19.21g
21.35%
Cholesterol:20.18mg
6.73%
Sodium:111.79mg
4.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:9.66mg
3.22%
Protein:2.3g
4.61%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.82%
Copper:0.18mg
9.16%
Iron:1.33mg
7.36%
Selenium:4.97µg
7.1%
Magnesium:25.52mg
6.38%
Phosphorus:56.92mg
5.69%
Fiber:1.36g
5.46%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.43%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.57%
Folate:18.12µg
4.53%
Potassium:137.34mg
3.92%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.32%
Vitamin B3:0.65mg
3.26%
Vitamin A:146.06IU
2.92%
Calcium:26.8mg
2.68%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.54%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.51%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.45%
Vitamin K:1.5µg
1.43%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.16%
Source:Allrecipes