Kelly's Amazing Andes Mint Thumbprint Cookies

Prepare to wow your taste buds with Kelly's Amazing Andes Mint Thumbprint Cookies—an irresistible treat that combines buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread with the velvety richness of melted Andes Mints. These festive cookies feature a delightful thumbprint indentation filled with glossy, creamy mint chocolate, making them both visually stunning and utterly indulgent. With just six simple ingredients and a quick prep time of 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings, bake sales, or a cozy snack any time of year. The balance of sweet, buttery dough and cool minty chocolate will leave you reaching for seconds (or thirds!). Serve them fresh or store for up to five days to enjoy their decadent flavor whenever you crave a sweet minty treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 24 pieces Andes Mints

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Step 4

Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together. The dough will be soft but not sticky.

Step 5

Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.

Step 6

Press your thumb gently in the center of each dough ball to create an indentation. If the dough cracks slightly, smooth the edges with your fingers.

Step 7

Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove the cookies from the oven, but keep them on the baking sheet.

Step 8

While the cookies are still warm, place one Andes Mint in the thumbprint indentation of each cookie. Let the heat of the cookie melt the mint for about 1-2 minutes.

Step 9

Using a small spatula or the back of a spoon, smooth the melted Andes Mint into the thumbprint well to create a glossy center.

Step 10

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve and enjoy these decadent minty cookies, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(627.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2873.0

Total Fat 134.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 80.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 610.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 405.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 211.0g
Protein 25.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 57.2mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 410.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.2%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 55.3%