Spruce up the usual chocolate chip cookies with shards of Andes mints candy.
Anyone in the mood for some cookie inspo? You know, because I’m always happy to give it!
So today’s recipe comes with a whole lot of irony for me because I made cookies using Andes mints. Now, in case you missed it, I lived in Chile for 4 years in the actual Andes mountains and the best part is that you can’t buy Andes mints there! And now here I am, back in the Rockies and I can go to the store and buy them. Hilarious, right? 
Well I think it’s pretty funny anyway. So these cookies are really just a simple variation of the classic CCC, but you can’t go wrong with that. With the cold weather and the Holiday season I wanted to make these as soon as I bought some Andes Mints recently. This was something my mom used to make around the Holidays when I was little so it’s sort of a nostalgic thing which is why I’m sharing them today.
Also, I used some Nestle Winter mix baking chips that I found at the store too and they’re simply a mix of chocolate chips and mint flavored chips, so it’s essentially the same as Andes mints, just separated. I just thought the combination with the Andes mints looked super fun and cute. You can buy both Andes Mints and the Winter Mix online.
If you haven’t gotten started on your Holiday baking yet then this is a great recipe to make, and if you have started then add it to your list for later. I’m thinking these would be a lot of fun even into the later winter months.
Which, speaking of Winter, I’m excited about finally having snow after so many years in South America for Christmas without it, but is it terrible that I’m already secretly counting down until Spring a little bit too? It’s mostly because of the lack of daylight hours, but I also miss being able to be active outside in the fresh warm air. I know you can suck it up and just bare the cold or there are gyms, but it’s never the same as a sunny day.
Hey, but either way at least baking is a great distraction from the gray days and cold weather. It’s also probably my favorite way to warm up the house!
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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes 24 1x
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Crisp edges, chewy centers, and a refreshing mint chocolate flavor. Perfect for satisfying any sweet craving!
Ingredients
- 1 cups (237 ml) butter
- 1 cups (237 ml) sugar
- 1 cups (237 ml) brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3.75 cups (887 ml) all purpose flour
- 1-2 cups (237-473 ml) Andes mints
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cream butter and sugars together in a bowl using a stand mixer (or hand mixer).
- Scrape the sides of the bowl, add eggs, and beat until well combined.
- Add vanilla, baking soda, and salt. Add the flour one cup at a time, beating after each addition. If using a hand mixer, you may need to stir the last cup of flour into the dough by hand.
- Stir in Andes mints or baking chips and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Optionally, top with extra Andes chunks.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cool for about 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.
Notes
- For intense mint flavor, use peppermint extract in addition to (or in place of) the vanilla extract.
- To prevent the cookies from spreading too thin, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute Andes mints with another type of mint candy?
Yes, you can use other mint candies like peppermint patties or mint chocolate chunks, but the flavor and texture may vary.
What if I can’t find Nestle Winter mix baking chips?
If you can’t find the Winter mix, you can use regular chocolate chips and add a few extra crushed Andes mints for the minty flavor.
How do I properly chop the Andes mints for the cookies?
To chop the Andes mints, place them in a sealed plastic bag and use a rolling pin or mallet to gently crush them into small shards.
