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 117.81 Kcal (493 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.37g 4%
Cholesterol 8.93mg 3%
Sodium 34.74mg 1%
Potassium 64.86mg 1%
Total Carbs 18.15g 6%
Sugars 4.57g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.16g 5%
Protein 1.84g 4%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 7.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 317.21 Kcal (1328 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.39g 4%
Cholesterol 24.04mg 3%
Sodium 93.54mg 1%
Potassium 174.64mg 1%
Total Carbs 48.87g 6%
Sugars 12.29g 18%
Dietary Fiber 3.13g 5%
Protein 4.94g 4%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 3%
Calcium 20mg 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

  • 2.3
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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