¾cupcrushed Andes MintsYou may be able to buy Andes pieces near the chocolate chips
24Andes Mintsoptional for frosting the cookies
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter.
Cream in white and brown sugar.
Add the vanilla and mint extract and the egg.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa.
Stir into the wet ingredients.
Add in the Andes mint pieces.
Using a cookie scoop make 1 inch balls and place on a greased cookie sheet.
Refrigerate for a30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 F and bake for about 9 minutes.
Remove them from the oven and immediately place 2 Andes mints on the top of the cookie. Let them sit for a minute or pop them back in the oven for a few seconds until the mint has melted and then spread on the cookie with a knife.
Do not overcook these or the cookie will be crunchy.