Monday, November 15, 2010

Day 2 Mistletoe Make & Bake Blog Tour

Need a holiday sanity saving tip?
I buy or rather MAKE the same gift for as many friends and family members as I can. Two years ago, I made aprons and last year I made potatoe bags.
This year?? that's a Christmas secret ;)
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Each year we make several different kinds of cookies too.  I have been making these Andes Mint Cookies for over 20 years.
Hope you enjoy them!

To download the recipe click HERE!
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55 comments:

BobbiD said...

These will be a favorite!

Molly said...

Yum! These are going to be made this year! :)

Martina said...

Sounds so great! Not sure if I will find some andes mint here. So have to think what I could use instead! Will see! Thanks so much!

Beth said...

OOh Andes mints! I always thought a restaurant who would give out an Andes mint after dinner must be the height of elegance.

Vickie said...

Oh Wow! I love mint! I will have to try these! Thanks for sharing!

Kathy B. said...

Andes mints in a cookie - sounds delish! Thanks for sharing all of the cookie recipes!

MIss Sherry said...

I am making pot pinchers for everyone I know. It takes all the guesswork out, you are so right!

Kathy H said...

thanks for the recipe. I wanted to make these last year but ran out of time. WIll be able to try them this year .

Darlene B said...

Ooohhh! This sounds like a dangerous recipe for me to make! Maybe I can keep a secret stash in the freezer just for me :)

Grandma Shell said...

A family member used to make Mint Cookies until we couldn't get the Starlight Thin Mints any longer. I love Andes Mints so I'm sure these will be just as good as her's were.

Brenda said...

Love these mint cookies!

Texana said...

Oh, mercy! Those sound good!

Rhanda said...

Sounds delicious! Excuse me while I go rush to the store for some andes mints! Thanks for sharing

Pat said...

These look delicious.

kerrynjane said...

Andes mints are my fave. These are definitely coming from my kitchen this year!

gmp said...

Haven't had one of these cookies in years. Might just have to make them for Christmas Eve this year. The kids will love them!

Jen said...

When I make these they will last about 5 minutes in my house. Thanks!

bairdmtn said...

These sound oh so good! Thank you for sharing!

Michele said...

These cookies look great! I'm a new blogger and I'm excited about your block for Layer Cake Quilt Along! Thanks for sharing it :)

Sherri said...

Looks like a great recipe...I love Andes mints!!! Just wondering...what is a potatoe bag? Seriously, I've never heard of one!

Karen said...

Love the recipe. I like the idea of making the same thing for everybody then I wouldn't have to remember what I bought everyone from year to year.

Great ideas - thank you!

Polly said...

Nice block! Love the orange!! The recipe sounds yummy, too!

Gwen said...

Will have to give these a try, thanks for the recipe.

Patti said...

I love Andes mints.....so, I will be giving your cookies a try. Thanks for sharing!

Christie said...

Love this recipe because of the Andes mints. Thanks for the recipe. Gotta go to the grocery store and get the mints! HUGS... and stitches

schmidt1016 said...

I have to make these for my son. He just loves Andes mints. Thanks so much. And I like the idea of making multiples of gifts. Works for me!

Leslie S. in MN
esclante at comcast dot net

Unknown said...

I bought Andes Mints after Christmas last year and they are in the freezer. I'm halfway there!! :)

Anonymous said...

I love mint....putting these on my to-do list!

ytsmom said...

I love Andes.Yum!

Wendy said...

Delicious! Each year, I've been paring out who I make things for, and who receives Christmas Cards ... :) My daughters are now 4 and 6 ... I'm facing reality :) lol Thanks for sharing!

Kd Brown said...

A very clever cookie you are...with very delicious cookies! Thanks for the recipe. ~Kathleen

Sharon W said...

Andes Mints are my favorite. Thanks for the recipe.

Terri in BC said...

Great recipe and your blog looks interesting. I've bookmarked it to peruse later.

JANET said...

this is a definite keeper. Love the blog hop

mascanlon said...

This is such a good recipe!

Anonymous said...

Chocolate mint is a flavor I associate with Christmas. I like the way you think: make everybody the same thing. No fights, no stress :)

Gretchen said...

I know I will LOVE these cookies!! Andes mints are just the best.

Sandielynn said...

I make similar gift, too. Really saves time!

Joanna said...

This is a new recipe for me. I'll definitely be trying them. Thank you.

Pat said...

Andes mints sound like a gret cookie ingredient. Can't wait to try them.

Sandy of Mayberry said...

Can't wait to try the recipe...sounds wonderfully tasty!

Liz said...

These cookies sound so good! Andes mints are the best! Thanks!

Mrs. DillyDally said...

Looks like a yummy recipe...Andes mints make the world a better place! ;-)

SheilaC said...

YUMMY Cookies, thank you!

SheilaC

Steph M said...

Gonna have to try this recipe. Mints are the best! Thanks

DutchQuilter said...

What a unique cookie! Thank you.

SewCalGal said...

I love Andes Mints. Can't wait to try your recipe. Sounds yummy. Thanks!

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Lina said...

My son's favorite candy. I have to make these for him. Thank you for the recipe.

baukje said...

Thank you, what a good idea to make several of the same presents....

Cindi said...

These cookies look like my new favorite. Thanks for sharing

Aggiequilter said...

I have GOT to make these! LOVE Andes mints ... why haven't I seen this recipe before ?? Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Marcia W. said...

This is a "new to me" recipe. Thanks.

MoeWest said...

I like your idea of gifting the same item to many people. Keep life simple!

Unknown said...

I try to do the same thing when I make gifts. Just different colors for each person! It is a time saver.

Cindy said...

We aren't a chocolate family..but so many of my friends are..I will surprise them this year with this recipe.Thank you.

Cindy from Rick-Rack and Gingham