Alpine Cool Mint Chocolate Cookies

A yummy holiday confection from Gator The Catahoula.

 

Ingredients

• 3/4 C butter
• 1-1/2 C brown sugar
• 2 T water
• 12 oz (2 C) chocolate chips
• 2 eggs
• 2-1/2 C flour
• 1-1/4 t baking soda
• 1/2 t salt
• 1 lb Andes mints (2 1/2 lb boxes)

Instructions

1. Microwave butter, sugar and water until melted. Add chocolate chips and stir until melted. Let stand 10 min to cool, then mix at high speed.
2. Add eggs one at a time while mixing on low.
3. Add dry ingredients, mix until well-blended. Chill 1 hour.
4. Shape into 1 in balls. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 min.
5. While cookies are still warm, top each with an Andes Mint and swirl when mint is softened.