Brenda's Chocolate Mint Cookies
desserts
Brenda has been making these cookies for years and they've always been my favorite. The texture of the mint that has melted into the chocolate cookie is amazing. If you like chocolate mint you have to try these.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 2 Tbls. water
- 2 cups (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate pieces
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Andes mints (about 1 Ib.)
- Chocolate sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
In a large heavy saucepan over low heat, cook butter or margarine, sugar and water until butter or margarine is molted. Add chocolate pieces and stir until partially melted.
Step 2
Remove from heat and continue to stir until chocolate is completely melted. Pour into large mixer bowl and let stand about 10 minutes to cool slightly, with mixer at high speed, beat in eggs one at a time. Reduce speed to low and add dry ingredients, beating just until blended.
Step 3
Chill dough about 1 hour for easier handling.
Step 4
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 cookie sheet with foil.
Step 5
Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into balls; place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
Step 6
Bake 12 to 13 minutes - no longer (they will look undone, but will crisp as they cool). Remove from oven and immediately place mint on each hot cookie.
Step 7
Allow To soften, then swirl mint over cookie. If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely. Makes 80