Mint Stuffed Holiday Cookies

These Mint Stuffed Holiday Cookies are a delightful treat for the festive season. Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie dough encases a gooey mint chocolate patty, creating a perfect blend of flavors. Whether youre sharing them with loved ones or leaving them for Santa, these cookies are sure to bring holiday joy.

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
24 small mint chocolate patties, unwrapped

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and beat until well combined

Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture, and mix until just combined

Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using

Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it in your hand

Place a mint chocolate patty in the center and fold the dough around it, sealing it completely

Shape the dough into a ball and place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Repeat the process for the remaining dough and mint patties, spacing them about 2 inches apart

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes

Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving

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