So an excellent foodie and fellow Cafe Zupas blogger, Jen from Delightful Delicacies, posted these Andes Mint cookies the other day and as soon as I laid eyes on them, I knew we were meant to be, the cookie and I that is.  Just up my alley.  I love chocolate and mint, as you can tell from my last posts which have been all chocolate.  I need to start mixing it up a bit don’t I? Well if you haven’t checked her blog out yet, do.  You will love it instantly.  And if you love chocolate and mint, try these cookies. Now.  So good!

Andes Mint Cookies

recipe from here

¾ c. butter (1½ stick)
1½ cup brown sugar
2 Tablespoons water
12 oz. (2 cups) chocolate chips (I do 1 cup bittersweet, 1 cup semi)
2 eggs
2 ½ cups flour
1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

In a large bowl melt together the butter, brown sugar, water and chocolate chips. *I microwave it for a minute at a time stirring after each until melted.
Beat in eggs, add in sifted remaining dry ingredients until blended. Chill 1 hour or overnight. Shape into 1 inch balls and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake @ 325°F for 8-10 minutes. Place mint on top, you may want to place back in the oven for a second or two. Spread when melted. Let cool completely; or not.

I hope everyone has a Happy Holiday!