Ultimate Andes Mint Cookies

[nverland]

Ultimate Andes Mint Cookies

Ingredients:

Cookies:
1 Box Devil's Food Cake mix
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp brown sugar

Mint Frosting:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
2-3 cups powdered sugar
1-2 Tbsp milk, if needed
Green food dye, *optional

Chocolate Glaze:
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup Andes Mint baking bits

Directions:

Make the cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl beat together the cake mix, eggs, butter, vanilla and sugar. Make dough balls a little large than a Tablespoon and place on prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 7-9 minutes or until cookies are just set and let cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to cooling racks to cool completely.

Make the mint frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Add peppermint extract and slowly add the powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. You may need to add 1-2 Tablespoons milk if the frosting gets too thick. If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring and beat until color is uniform throughout. Spread on the cooled cookies.

Make the chocolate glaze: Combine the chocolate chips and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power in 30 second increments, stirring until smooth. Spoon over the top of the mint frosting and top with Andes candies.