Kelly's Amazing Andes Mint Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

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Kelly's Amazing Andes Mint Thumbprint Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and powdered sugar on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in peppermint extract, egg yolks and food coloring until blended. On low speed beat in flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls, place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Using end of handle of wooden spoon, press a deep well into center of each cookie.
  4. Bake 10-12 minutes until set. Reshape wells with end of wooden spoon.
  5. Cool completely—15 minutes.
  6. In medium microwavable bowl, place chocolate chips, cream and butter on high 1 minute or until mixture looks melted but not too hot.
  7. Fill each well with about 1 teaspoon mixture—wait about 10 minutes until chocolate mixture is slightly cooled down then garnish w/candy piece—you may need to test candy before inserting all of them.
  8. Let stand 1 hour until chocolate is set.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4290.31 Kcal (17963 kJ)
Calories from fat 2289.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 254.42g 391%
Cholesterol 485.57mg 162%
Sodium 5888.68mg 245%
Potassium 4760.69mg 101%
Total Carbs 465.4g 155%
Sugars 200.61g 802%
Dietary Fiber 24.87g 99%
Protein 48.85g 98%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 45%
Iron 18.7mg 104%
Calcium 786.6mg 79%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 469.27 Kcal (1965 kJ)
Calories from fat 250.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.83g 391%
Cholesterol 53.11mg 162%
Sodium 644.1mg 245%
Potassium 520.72mg 101%
Total Carbs 50.91g 155%
Sugars 21.94g 802%
Dietary Fiber 2.72g 99%
Protein 5.34g 98%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 45%
Iron 2mg 104%
Calcium 86mg 79%

* 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

  • 106.2
    Points
  • 118
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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