Mint-Topped Chocolate Cookies Recipe

Mint-Topped Chocolate Cookies Recipe Mint-Topped Chocolate Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

This recipe from my neighbor combines two of my favorite flavors. A cake mix makes them quick to fix.

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Mint-Topped Chocolate Cookies Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling
  • Yield: 40 Servings
20 10 30

Ingredients

  • 1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Confectioners' sugar
  • 40 chocolate-covered thin mints

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, shortening, eggs and water. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in confectioners' sugar.
  • Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until slightly firm to the touch. Place a mint on each cookie; remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 40 cookies.

    Editor's Note: These cookies were tested with Necco Thin Mints. They can be found at Walgreens stores.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 108 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 103 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Mint-Topped Chocolate Cookies in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2007, p81

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Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2012 by honeyi

i made them last Christmas - very big hit.

i plan on trying this year using peppermint patty and some with Hershey peppermint kiss. Marie

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by BradH

These cookies obviously remain soft and moist, easy to make and enjoyed by everyone. You can serve them chilled, warmed and even frozen depending on the topper you use.

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2011 by jewels2468

What a quick and easy recipe. Delicious also. Great mint flavor with a chewy cookie, what a great combo.

Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2011 by BakinGymnast

My mom used to make these all the time. Delicious!

 
 

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