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"Each of these buttery cookies has a chocolate mint candy inside," says Lorraine Meyer of Bend, Oregon. "They're my very favorite cookie and are always part of our Christmas cookie trays."
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 296 calories, 13 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 175 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
Originally published as Surprise Package Cookies in Taste of Home December/January 2002, p63
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Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2012 by Maui Girl78
This is a favorite cookie!! I do make them smaller though by cutting the mints in half.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2012 by kredhead
I made these years ago when they were first featured in TOH magazine. They take a little time since you actually form the cookies each by hand, but the results are worth the effort. I have made them many times since, great xmas cookie and something different for those looking for cookie exchange ideas. Easy to make and lots of flavor...perfect for those that love chocolate and mint around holiday time.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2011 by matanoos
Simply amazing! We all loved them!
Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2010 by Cessigirl
Love these cookies! They take a bit of time to prepare, but the end result is tasty and and looks very attractive. A great elegant cookie for exchanges or gift baskets
Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2010 by issalyn
Great but do require some effort.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2009 by jungy
I found that this recipe has a little too much mint favor for a shortbread type cookie. If I were to make them again I would use a chocolate dough and use only half a mint.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2008 by lareeone
These are so good and very easy to make. I cut the andes mints in half and made a smaller cookie.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by jas1906
These cookies are a definite favorite at my house! They are so delicious and everyone loves the surprise in the middle! I have always been asked to give the recipe.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by psjones68@wowway.com
these cookies are fantastic! they turned out just like the picture and were a big hit at my annual cookie exchange
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