Starlight Mint Surprise Cookies Recipe
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Starlight Mint Surprise Cookies

By: Robin 
"Cookies filled with mint chocolate candy."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 7 - 8 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 100 chocolate mint wafer candies
  • 100 walnut halves

Directions

  1. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, white sugar, butter or margarine, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Combine and mix at lowest speed until dough forms.
  2. Drop by scant teaspoons 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Press candy wafer on top of each - mold dough sides up around mint. Cover with scant teaspoons of dough. Top each with walnut half.
  3. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 9-12 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 93 | Total Fat: 4.4g | Cholesterol: 9mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2005 by DAWNRF   view full review
I have been making these cookies for several years now. They become a favorite for everyone...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by floridatreasure1983   view full review
this is one of my favorite all time recipes. u will notice that i left out the nuts as my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2006 by MICHELLE1009   view full review
These were a big hit at our Christmas gathering. The Andes mints were perfect for the middle....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2002 by STARZERFAR   view full review
I was sooo happy when I found this recipe. it's an oldie and I couldn't find my recipe. These...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2010 by muchkin Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This cookie recipe was a winner in the first Pillsbury Cook-Off in 1949. My mother adopted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by DDP2   view full review
We have had these cookies for Christmas as long as I can remember. They stopped making the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by GAMMA DIANE   view full review
I LOVE READING THE REVIEWS ON SOMETHING THAT I HAVE NEVER TRIED SO THIS WAS ADDED TO RECIPE...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2008 by MARIESUM   view full review
yummy cookies. Always a staple at our house during the Holidays. I make this recipe extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2005 by Mamo   view full review
I've been looking for this recipe for many years. My mother made it in the 50's. Thanks,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2010 by Sharon   view full review
My grandmother and mother both made these, years and years ago. I just found her recipe in...

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