Chocolate Mint Truffle Cookies Recipe

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Chocolate Mint Truffle Cookies
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  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt butter and 1/2 cup chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Stir in the egg, sugars and extracts. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture and mix well. Fold in 3/4 cup Andes candies.
  2. Roll rounded tablespoonfuls of dough into balls. Place 2-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until tops appear slightly dry. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
  3. In a microwave, melt 1 teaspoon shortening and remaining chocolate chips and Andes candies; stir until smooth. Melt white baking chips and remaining shortening in a microwave at 70% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  4. Dip half of the cookies in melted chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Dip remaining cookies in melted baking chip mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on wax paper. Immediately sprinkle with toppings of your choice. Let stand until set. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 222.37 Kcal (931 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.14g 16%
Cholesterol 17.86mg 6%
Sodium 46.19mg 2%
Potassium 42.56mg 1%
Total Carbs 31.86g 11%
Sugars 15.77g 63%
Dietary Fiber 2.98g 12%
Protein 2.48g 5%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 13.9mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 438.19 Kcal (1835 kJ)
Calories from fat 179.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.98g 16%
Cholesterol 35.19mg 6%
Sodium 91.02mg 2%
Potassium 83.86mg 1%
Total Carbs 62.78g 11%
Sugars 31.07g 63%
Dietary Fiber 5.87g 12%
Protein 4.88g 5%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 1%
Iron 2.5mg 7%
Calcium 27.5mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.7
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • high fiber

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