When I asked my son what kind of cookies he wanted to make for Santa this year, he immediately said Grinch cookies. (I had pinned this recipe from The Hungry Dudes a while ago and told him about them.) I thought these were appropriate because his favorite Christmas movie is How the Grinch Stole Christmas...and because I LOVE chocolate and mint together. I mean, I REALLY love chocolate and mint...Junior Mints, York Peppermint Patties, Andes Mints, Mint Chocolate chip ice cream...Mmm, Mmm! If you love any of those, then you are going to LOVE these cookies too!! They are super easy and taste delicious!! You could make them for Christmas, or just make them because they are fantastic!! We will definitely be making these BEFORE next Christmas!
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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies (Grinch Cookies)
1 pouch sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
6 to 8 drops green food color
1 egg
1 package Andes Mints
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Heat oven to 350. In a large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, extract, food color, and egg until soft dough forms.
Sorry, had to include a picture of my son making his best Grinch face!
He was my little helper that day!
Stir in chopped Andes Mints (they recommended using a huge knife and I would recommend this too...took no time at all to chop!) and chocolate chips.
Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, drop dough 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool for about 3 minutes before moving cookies to a wire rack. Store tightly covered at room temperature...before they disappear! :)
Our elf, Haddy couldn't even stay away from these yummy cookies!! Enjoy! :)
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