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Andes Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

5 from 7 ratings
Andes Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies are a bakery-style gluten free cookie recipe flavored with chocolate and Andes Mint Candies.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Chill Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 29 minutes
Servings: 1 1/2 Dozen
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups gluten free flour blend see note 1
  • 1/2 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum omit if your flour blend contains it
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted but not hot
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
  • 1 cup Andes Creme de Menthe Baking Bits or chopped Andes Creme de Menthe Thins

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, cocoa powder, xanthan gum, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Add the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-low speed until completely combined.
  • Mix in the eggs one at a time. Once the eggs are incorporated, mix in the mint extract and vanilla extract until the dough is smooth. Then scrape down the bowl with a spatula.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low until all of the dry ingredients are incorporated. Mix in 1 cup of the chocolate chips/chunks and 1 cup Andes Creme de Menthe Baking Bits.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough for 2-24 hours.
  • Once the dough has chilled, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line 3 baking pans with silicone mats or parchment paper.
  • Use a large cookie scoop (3 tablespoons) to portion the cookie dough into 18 cookies. Roll each portion into a round ball then place it on the prepared baking mats. Gently press down slightly to flatten the top and add a couple of reserved chocolate chips/mints to the top.
  • Bake one tray at a time on the center rack for 10-14 minutes. Keep the rest of the dough refrigerated when not in use. Baking time will depend on the size of your cookie and individual ovens.
  • Cool the cookies on the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and cool completely.

Notes

  1. Read the post for helpful TIPS before making these cookies.
  2. I use my NightshadeFree Gluten Free Flour Blend in this recipe. If you use a blend that contains xanthan gum, omit the amount called for in the recipe.
  3. Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa can be subbed for the Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder but I don’t recommend using Natural Cocoa Powder, it will yield a drier cookie with less flavor.
  4. To freeze the cookie dough, portion your cookie dough out, form into balls, and flatten slightly and press a couple chocolate chips into the dough. Freeze on a sheet pan until completely frozen. Transfer to a freezer bag for storage. Bake the frozen cookie dough for 14 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g

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