Simple Gluten Free Andes Mint Cookies

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Finding delicious gluten free cookies to serve during the holiday season isn’t always easy. But when you combine chocolate and mint, you have a winning combination! These easy gluten free Andes mint cookies are the perfect Christmas snack. The chewy brownie cookie paired with the creamy mints sprinkled throughout the dough is a flavor combo that can’t be beat during the winter months.

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With the yummy combination of Andes mints and chocolate, these cookies are going to be your go-to snack during the Christmas season. And since they taste so good, no one will ever guess that they’re gluten free!

And since these cookies have the flavor and texture of brownies, they’re a quick and easy way to satisfy your chocolate craving during the holiday season. The chewy texture mixed with the creamy Andes mints inside is to die for.

Gluten Free Andes Mint Cookies

In addition to being super delicious, my favorite party about this recipe is easy these cookies are to make! In fact, you probably already have everything you need to whip up this recipe in your kitchen right now since they’re made with just a handful of simple ingredients.

To make these quick and easy cookies, you’ll need just a few simple baking supplies. Gather up these ingredients to start baking:

• Gluten free baking flour. The key to getting delicious gluten free cookies is to use the right flour. I always bake with Bob’s Red Mill 1-for-1 Gluten Free Baking flour.
• Unsweetened cocoa powder. Make sure to use unsweetened cocoa powder and not hot cocoa mix for this recipe.
• Espresso powder. Mixing some espresso powder into the batter really brings out the chocolate flavor in your cookies. But if you’re not a coffee fan, don’t worry! You can’t taste the coffee flavor once the cookies are baked.
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Sugar
• Butter
• Melted semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Andes mints

Are Andes Mints Gluten Free?

Using Andes mints in your cookies is a great way to add a hint of mint flavor to each bite. But if you’re worried about these chocolate candies being gluten free, don’t! Andes mints are gluten free!

When you’re making these cookies, you have two options:

• Andes mint candies — chop them up to mix in with the cookies
• Andes baking chips — stir them right in without chopping

How to Make Gluten Free Andes Mint Cookies

You won’t believe how easy these mint brownie cookies are to make! That means you can bake them with just a few minutes of prep work!

To start, whisk together the gluten free flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt. Once all the ingredients are well combined, set the bowl aside.

Next, beat together the butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy. Make sure the butter is fully creamed to avoid having butter chunks in your cookies.

After that, add the melted chocolate chips to the bowl and beat the chocolate into the butter mixture until it’s fully incorporated.

Then, add the egg and vanilla extract and beat untill all the ingredients are smooth and well combined.

Once all the wet ingredients are combined, add the flour mixture to the bowl and beat until a thick dough begins to form.

Now that you have your dough prepared, it’s time to mix in the Andes mints! Add your chopped candy pieces to the bowl and gently fold them into the cookie dough.

Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the dough and roll it into a ball between your hands. Place the cookie balls into a parchment paper lined baking sheet. To add even more mint flavor to your cookies, press a few extra pieces of Andes mints into the top of each cookie.

Then, place the cookies in the preheated oven to bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to brown. When the cookies are finished baking, allow them to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely before serving.

Andes Mint Cookie Recipe Ideas

Once you try the delicious combination of mint and chocolate in these cookies, you’ll never want to make plain brownie cookies again! The chew texture makes it feel like you’re eating a brownie without all the extra work!

But just because these gluten free Christmas cookies are easy to make, doesn’t mean you can’t use a little help while you’re baking! Check out these baking tips to make the most delicious cookies every time you bake.

What is the Best Way to Melt Chocolate Chips?

I love using my microwave to melt chocolate because it’s quick, easy, and mess-free. Start by putting your chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Then, heat the chocolate in 30 second increments. After each increment, remove the bowl from the microwave and stir the chocolate chips. Continue cooking until all the chocolate is melted.

Can I Leave Out the Espresso Powder?

If you don’t have any espresso powder, don’t worry! This ingredient won’t make or break the recipe. You can simply leave it out of your cookies, although the chocolate flavor in the final baked treat won’t be as strong.

More Easy Recipe Ideas:

Flourless Gluten Free Chocolate Mint Cookies

Soft and Chewy Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies 

Simple Gluten Free Stained Glass Cookies

Gluten Free Monster Cookies

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