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Chocolate Mint Cookies II

By: SAUNDRA 
"Here is a cookie like the one that the girl scouts sell. Easy to make and wonderful!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 2.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
8 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3 drops peppermint oil

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, oil and cocoa; mix until smooth, about 3 minutes. Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes to set up.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Roll the dough into very small balls, about 1/2 inch. Place onto the prepared cookie sheet, 2 inches apart and smash down flat.
  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave oven or in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir in the peppermint oil. Dip the cookies into the chocolate, or spread it on. set on parchment lined sheets and chill to set.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2005 by Lindy Brown   view full review
These are as close as I have ever found to the girl guide cookies - it is important to let the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2007 by lowie5   view full review
I'm sorry, but I have to agree with others that didn't care for this recipe. I could not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2003 by C_WHITES_   view full review
This recipe was certainly NOT easy or wonderful! It was a sticky, gooey mess! I tried...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2009 by Lyssa11 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe was incredibly simple to do, and the results were delectable. My husband, who does...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by gardengirl3642   view full review
I couldn't get these mixed up due to the lack of liquid ingredients. What a mess! I couldn't...

 

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