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Mary's Sugar Cookies with Andes Mints

December 23, 2014
I have been busy making, baking, frosting and decorating cookies today.

This fussing in the kitchen is so soothing to my soul, and as I have been working on these

cookie making duties, I was taken back in my mind to the wonderful anticipation of

Santa Claus as a youngster.

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Such a lovely whimsical thought and even found myself wondering which of these cookies

 might be Santa's favorite?

Using a basic sugar cookie dough and adding Andes Chocolate Mints to the batter...yum....

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I am normally a rather plain sort of cookie gal.

chocolate chip,

peanut butter,

and yes sugar cookie.


But yesterday while finishing up my Christmas shopping I overheard two woman talking about how

great the combination of sugar dough infused with these little chocolate mints can truly be.

A true confirmation, that I needed, or Santa needed to give these a try.

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So, I gave them a whirl, but added a little homemade cream cheese frosting to the top of

each one of these darlings.

Just for me, I split the sugar cookie dough in half

so I could have my all time favorite plain and simple sugar cookie..smiles...


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Tada- the sugar cookie dough infused with chocolate and mint.

I suppose this cookie is not the prettiest cookie on the block, but appearances can be

deceiving, because this cookie packs one tasty punch of goodness.


Below is a good sugar cookie recipe-a little crisp but not flat.
Mary's Sugar Cookies With Andes Mints
Yield
3-5 dozen depending on size and shape of cookies
Author
Jemma Olson
Prep time
15 Min
Cook time
8 Min
Inactive time
2 Hour
Total time
2 H & 23 M

Mary's Sugar Cookies With Andes Mints

A perfectly lovely sugar cookie infused with chocolate and mint. Fabulous for a cookie exchange or Holiday Party Tray.

Ingredients

Mary's Sugar Cookies With Andes Mints
  • Chill: 2 hr. * Bake: 7 to 8 min per Sheet *Preheat oven: to 350
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup butter or margarine softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Beat powdered sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed.
  2. Stir in vanilla, almond extract and egg. Stir in flour, baking soda and cream of tartar.
  3. Separate dough in half and to one half of the dough add (1) 28 piece package of Andes Mints , broken in pieces.
  4. NOTE: If using the entire sugar cookie recipe to make Andes Mint Cookies, use 2 packages of mints and use entire sugar cookie batch of dough.
  5. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
  6. (Dough may be refrigerated up to 4 days(and can be frozen, too)
  7. Roll half of dough at a time 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured cloth-surface or, lightly floured parchment paper.
  8. Cut into desired shapes. 
  9. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. 
  10. Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  11.  Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until light brown.
  12. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
  13. Cool and frost if you like!

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This recipe from me to you just in time for Santa Claus Coming To Town!

Merry Christmas!
xoxo



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  1. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 23, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    Oh my! Those secret ingredients make all the difference. I made a chocolate cake today and used Hershey's dark chocolate...my whole house smells like a candy factory! Sweet hugs!

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  2. Jan TanisDecember 23, 2014 at 8:15 PM

    I love Andes Mints and I know I'd love your cookies! They look so festive and yummy. Thanks for popping in to see me tonite and thanks so much for including me in your prayers! Merry Christmas to you and yours!! ♥

    Hugs,
    Jan

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  3. Cranberry MorningDecember 23, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    I have never used Andes mints in a cookie, but the combination of Andes mints, a sugar cookie, and cream cheese frosting sounds pretty unbeatable to me! I've got to give this a try! So glad you shared the recipe! Thanks.

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  4. MarigeneDecember 23, 2014 at 9:21 PM

    I am all cookied out, but will put this delicious sounding recipe in my to try pile!
    Merry Christmas to you and your family, Jemma.

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  5. Butterfly 8)(8 BungalowDecember 23, 2014 at 9:45 PM

    It sounds like an interesting combination. Thank you for sharing the recipe. Merry Christmas to you and your family. xoox

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  6. angieDecember 24, 2014 at 12:36 AM

    yummy!!! dear yemma, love your cookies!!! merry chrismas!!! hugs, angie

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  7. AnonymousDecember 24, 2014 at 5:27 AM

    Will Santa mind sharing one with this elf? ;)
    Merry Christmas, lovely friend.
    xoxo

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  8. SheliaDecember 24, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    Hi Jemma! Oh, you have my tiny mouth watering for some of those beautiful cookies! I know Santa will probably take them all! :) Merry Christmas to you and your family.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  9. Linda W.December 24, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    Your cookies are almost too beautiful to eat! Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

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  10. xinexDecember 24, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    They are so pretty and I bet they are so good too. I love Andes mints! Merry Christmas, Jemma!...Christine

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  11. Red Rose AlleyDecember 25, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    Plain sugar cookies are my all-time favorite too, Jemma. Yours look so delicious, especially with the red sprinkles. I am enjoying the day spending it with all the family. Just wanted to come over and say MERRY CHRISTMAS to one of my dearest blog friends.

    love,
    ~Sheri

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  12. Prairie Patch QuiltsDecember 25, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    All your cookies are perfect for Christmas. I know Santa would love them all. Merry Christmas.

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  13. Chatty CroneDecember 25, 2014 at 7:16 PM

    I bet Santa LOVED those cookies!
    Just stopping by to wish you a very blessed Christmas!!

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  14. AnnesphamilyDecember 26, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    Hi Jemma, I know Santa loved those cookies! I know you had a fun Christmas. Since losing my job in November I have not been my usual self and did no baking this year! Nick and I have several packages of pre made cookies that he loves to bake. I did make my mom's icebox lemon cheesecake and it turned out nicely. We did have a lovely Christmas though. Always fun to be with the kids. Now we have snow and lots of cold temps. I have a new book that I received as a Christmas gift so I plan to read today. Good to see you here. Blessings, Anne

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  15. PoppyDecember 26, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Dear Jemma,

    Your cookies are TOO cute, and I'm sure that Santa enjoyed them very much, as the cream cheese must have reminded him of snow covered trees, adorned with Christmas red ornaments.

    Wishing you and your family a very Happy Christmas!

    xo
    Poppy

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  16. Nancy CrowleyDecember 27, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    Hi Jemma, I thought I had left a comment earlier but I can't see it, and did want to thank you for the recipe, I am always on the lookout for good ones, and your pictures are beautiful. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. All the best for the New Year! xx Nancy

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  17. Red Rose AlleyDecember 30, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    Happy New Year, sweet Jemma. I wish you peace and joy in the coming year. I look forward to more of your wonderful posts that are simple and filled with beauty. I appreciate them more than you know.

    love,
    ~Sheri

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  18. LeslieDecember 30, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Oh yummy! I too bake just the basics;) and that includes gingerbread AND sugar cookies. I like the addition of the almond extract! That sounds delicious! I have eaten WAY too much over my holiday break and I still have a few days left before things get back to normal. I think it's important to indulge a little at this time of year;)

    Wishing you a peaceful and healthy New Year ahead! xxleslie

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