These cookies are the favorite of Bill, one of my brothers-in-law. They are a must every Christmas.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2-1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2-3 pkgs. chocolate mint wafers (I use Andes candies)
Preparation:
In large bowl, combine all ingredients except mint wafers, and beat at low speed until dough forms. Chill dough at least 2 hours.
Shape about two teaspoons of dough around each chocolate mint, making sure to cover the candy completely. Smooth edges and place on on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 9 to 12 minutes, until light golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet immediately.
I like to glaze these with some melted chocolate, or top them with some chopped pecans before baking, if you like.
To freeze, divide dough into two teaspoon portions and freeze on a cookie sheet. Package into freezer containers, label, seal, and freeze up to 3 months. To use, let dough stand overnight in the refrigerator. Wrap dough are the mint candy and bake as directed. Makes about 4 dozen
