Mint Chocolate Andes Cookies
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My Mint Chocolate Andes Cookies take the classic chocolate‑mint combo and give it a fun twist by baking a whole Andes candy right inside each cookie. The sugar‑cookie base stays soft and buttery, while the mint melts into a smooth, cool center that shows off as soon as you break one open. They’re simple to make and the kind of cookie that looks impressive without any extra effort.
Mint is so refreshing in desserts. It is the perfect finish to a meal. Two favorite mint recipes are my Mint Chocolate Cupcakes and my Chocolate Mint Dump Cake.
Why this Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies Recipe Works
These andes mint cookies are so impressive and so delicious. I love to watch people bite into the cookie and see the surprise on their face when they taste the delicious Andes candy inside.
- Cake Mix Shortcut: Starting with a boxed chocolate cake mix means fewer ingredients and zero guesswork.
- Perfect Chocolate-Mint Combo: The rich chocolate cookie base pairs beautifully with creamy Andes mints and melted chocolate.
- Holiday Ready: These andes mint cookies look bakery-worthy and are perfect for Christmas trays or cookie swaps. Make these cookies for all your family that love mint chocolate.
- Beginner Friendly: No fancy tools or complicated steps required to bake the cookies.
How Do I Keep the Andes Mint Candy From Melting Out of the Mint Cookie?
Chill the stuffed dough balls This is the single most effective fix. After wrapping the dough around the candy, chill the balls at least 20–30 minutes. You can freeze them before baking too.
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“Seriously delicious cookies. Gooey chocolate and mint are match made in heaven. So easy to make too..”
~ Elena
Ingredient Notes for Chocolate Mint Cookies
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this cookie full of chocolate flavor. The melted andes mint candies add the cool mint flavor. On top of the cookies I add an extra drizzle of chocolate.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Chocolate Cake Mix: Devil’s food gives the richest flavor, but any chocolate cake mix make an amazing base for this cookie recipe. It has baking soda and all the dry ingredients you need for this mint and chocolate cookie.
- Andes Mints: Use the classic individually wrapped andes mints for topping. Baking chips can be mixed into the dough instead.
- Eggs: Room temperature eggs help the dough mix evenly. The egg and oil are the only wet ingredients that you need.
Variations and Substitutions for Andes Chocolate Mint Cookies
- Swap the Cake Mix: Use triple chocolate or dark chocolate cake mix for deeper flavor. Use your favorite chocolate cake mix.
- Stir in Mint Chips: Mix Andes mint baking chips into the dough for mint in every bite. You can use thin mints if you can not find andes candy. or use andes mints chopped up.
- Add Crushed Candy Canes: Sprinkle crushed peppermint on top for a holiday twist.
- Drizzle White Chocolate: Finish with melted white chocolate for a bakery-style look to these easy andes mint chocolate cookies.
Special Equipment Needed for Cookies with Andes Candy
You will need a mixing bowl, baking sheet and the following to make the andes mint cookies.
- Cookie Scoop: Helps create evenly sized cookies so they bake consistently.
- Silicone Baking Mat: Prevents sticking and promotes even baking. You can also use a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cooling Rack: Cookies should be transfer to a wire rack. Allows cookies to cool evenly and prevents soggy bottoms.
How to Make Andes Mint Cookies
This is an easy shortcut cookie that still feels fun and a little bit impressive. They bake up thick, chocolatey, and perfectly minty with almost no prep work, just unwrap, chill, and bake. These cookies are delicious.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Prep the Dough: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment. Prepare the cookie mix as directed, cover the bowl, and chill the dough for at least 15 minutes.
- Stuff the Cookies: Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough, flatten into a disk, press an Andes mint in the center, and wrap the dough fully around it to seal.
- Bake: Arrange the stuffed dough balls 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 7–9 minutes, until the chewy cookies are set. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer cookies to a cooling rack.
- Finish with Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every 15 seconds, and drizzle over the cooled cookies.
Prep Ahead Suggestions to Make Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies Recipe
There are several things you can do to prep these andes mint cookies in advance. Great for when you need to double the recipe for an event.
- Prepare the Dough: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix the dough and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Pre-Scoop the Dough: Scoop cookie balls onto a tray and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Unwrapped Andes Mints: Have them ready to go before the cookies hit the oven.
Alternate Cooking Methods for Andes Mint Cookies
You can make these chocolate peppermint christmas cookies in the air fryer too. They come out a little cripsier but still chewy. It is a great way to make only a few cookies at a time.
- Use an Air Fryer: Bake small batches at 320°F for 5–7 minutes, checking early.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover Minty Cookies
These cookies are easy to make and the cookies can be stored for days.
- Storing: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To make sure that the mint chocolate cookies are soft, store with a slice of bread.
- Reheating: Microwave for 5–8 seconds to slightly soften the chocolate topping.
- Using Leftovers: Crumble into ice cream or layer into a dessert trifle.
Common Questions About This Chewy Andes Mint Cookie Recipe
If you find your cookies are spreading too much, pop the dough in the freezer for 10 minutes, then bake.
Add peppermint extract, crushed candy canes, or peppermint chips.
Of course, you can use a chocolate cookie dough, frost the baked cookies and top the frosted cookie with chopped andes mints.
Expert Tips for Making Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies
Here are a few quick and easy tips for making these mint chocolate chip cookies. This recipe is easy.
- Don’t Overbake: Pull the cookies when the centers still look slightly soft. They finish setting on the pan.
- Work Quickly: Add mints right after baking so the melted mint spreads evenly.
- Space Evenly: Leave room between cookies since cake mix dough spreads more than traditional cookie dough.
- Try this recipe with: My Mint Oreo Truffles and my Mocha Latte.
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Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies
Equipment
- Parchment Paper or silicone baking mat
Ingredients
- 17.5 ounces Sugar Cookie Mix, Plus ingredients to make cookies
- 18 Andes mint candies, unwrapped
- ½ cup Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place parchment paper on cookie sheet.
- Prepare cookie mix following the directions on the package. Wrap bowl in plastic wrap and chill dough for at least 15 minutes.
- Take one tablespoon of dough with a cookie scoop and flatten into a disk. Place the candy in the center and wrap the edges of the dough around the Andes candy until it's completely covered.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on the baking sheet and bake for 7-9 minutes, or until cookies are set.
- Allow to cool for 2 minutes, then move to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, making sure to stir every 15 seconds.
- Immediately drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies.
Christina’s Notes
- Festive: Use red and green melts to drizzle over the top. To make these cookies even more festive add green food coloring.
- Add Peppermint: Add peppermint extract or crushed peppermint for extra minty flavor.
- Short cut tip: Use mint and dark chocolate Kit Kat Duos instead of Andes mints.
- Chocolate Chip Cookies: Mix in chocolate chips and chop up the Andes mints for some minty chocolate chip cookies.
- Dietary consideration tip: Use a low-calorie or low-sugar cookie mix for this recipe.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, scroll up on the page.
Seriously delicious cookies. Gooey chocolate and mint are match made in heaven. So easy to make too.
I just saved this recipe! It is so easy and simple yet it makes amazing and flavorful cookies!
My favorites in one cookie! Mint and chocolate definitely make a great combi. I can’t get enough of these cookies, they’re so delightful!