Christmas After-Dinner Cookies
- MAKES
- 60 (5 dozen)
- CHILL TIME
- 1 Hr
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
Robin, from Chino Valley, Arizona shared her recipe for Christmas After-Dinner Cookies that her mom has been making since she was little. The mint adds a refreshing taste to this cookie that is a perfect way to end a meal.
What You'll Need
- 2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 stick butter
- 1 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon water
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 (4.67-ounce) packages chocolate mint wafer candies (each one cut in half)
What to Do
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt chocolate chips and butter.
- In a large bowl, combine chocolate mixture, brown sugar, and water; cool slightly. Beat in eggs. Gradually add flour, salt, and baking soda. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until well combined. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat baking sheets with cooking spray.
- Shape into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until bottoms of cookies are lightly browned; remove from oven. Place half a mint on top of each warm cookie. Remove to wire rack and cool one minute. Gently spread melted mint over tops of cookies and cool completely.
Notes
For more great Christmas cookie recipes, be sure to check out our collection of 12 Days of Christmas Cookies II: More Festive Christmas Cookie Recipes You'll Love.