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andes mint cookies

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Recipe by
Nancy Schimunek
@welchmom
Welch, MN

Picture & recipe from my friend Shellie :)

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For andes mint cookies

  • 4 Tbsp
    powder sugar
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    peppermint extract
  • green food color
  • frosting:
  • 2 c
    powder sugar
  • 1/4 c
    unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 c
    hot water
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • andes mints, cut in half (to top cookie with)

How To Make andes mint cookies

  • 1
    Mix together first 5 ingredients.
  • 2
    Roll rounded teaspoonfuls into balls and thumbprint.
  • 3
    Bake 7-8 minutes at 350
  • 4
    Whisk together the 5 frosting ingredients until smooth.
  • 5
    Top each cookie with frosting and add half of an andes mint to center.
  • 6
    Frosting will harden in about 30 minutes.
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