Choco Mint Pillows Recipes

BUTTER MINT PILLOWS

Steps:

• In a large bowl using an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, beat butter until creamy.
• Add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and peppermint extract. Beat until creamy and smooth.
• Lightly dust work surface with powdered sugar; turn out mint dough mixture and knead until silky and smooth.
• Divide mint dough mixture into thirds, one for each color. Add and mix desired colors. Cover each portion with plastic wrap or seal in a plastic sandwich bag to keep it from drying out.
• Line 2 baking sheets with nonstick foil and then lightly dust with powdered sugar. Set aside.
• Working with one color at a time, roll out 1/4 cupfuls of the mint dough mixture into 1/2" thick rope using your fingers.
• Using a bench scraper or knife, cut rope into 1/2" - 3/4" pillows. Transfer mints to prepared baking sheets. Be careful not to squish mints as they will be soft and squish easily.
• Repeat steps 6-7 with remaining mint dough mixture.
• Allow Butter Mint Pillows to air-dry at room temperature for 1-2 days until firm enough to handle. Eat & Enjoy!

BUTTER MINTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, cream and extracts. If desired, divide dough into portions and knead in food coloring. , Form into balls by teaspoonfuls; flatten into patties, or roll between 2 pieces of waxed paper to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut mints into desired shapes. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Store in the refrigerator.

ANDES MINT PILLOW COOKIES RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400° F. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, butter, egg and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat at low speed until soft dough forms. Divide dough in half. On well-floured surface, roll half of the dough into a 14 x 9-inch rectangle. Arrange mints evenly on dough, forming 7 rows of 7. Between 2 sheets of wax paper, roll remaining dough into a second 14 x 9-inch rectangle. Remove top sheet of wax paper and discard. Carefully turn second rectangle over mint-topped dough, matching edges. Remove remaining wax paper. Using a pizza cutter or scalloped-edge pastry wheel, cut dough evenly between mints. Gently press edges of pillows to seal. Place pillows 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 400° degrees for 7 to 10 minutes, or until edges are light brown. Cool completely before storing.

FLUFFY MINT DESSERT

Steps:

• Reserve 1/4 cup of crushed cookies for garnish; set aside. Combine the remaining cookies with butter; press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. , Fold together the whipped topping, marshmallows and mints; pour over crust. Garnish with reserved cookies. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 days before serving.

ANDES MINT PILLOW COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
• 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, butter, egg and vanilla. Beat with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy.
• 3. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat at low speed until soft dough forms.
• 4. Divide dough in half.
• 5. On well-floured surface, roll half of the dough into a 14 x 9-inch rectangle. Arrange mints evenly on dough, forming 7 rows of 7.
• 6. Between 2 sheets of wax paper, roll remaining dough into a second 14 x 9-inch rectangle.
• 7. Remove top sheet of wax paper and discard.
• 8. Carefully turn second rectangle over mint-topped dough, matching edges.
• 9. Remove remaining wax paper. Using a pizza cutter or scalloped-edge pastry wheel, cut dough evenly between mints. Gently press edges of pillows to seal.
• 10. Place pillows 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• 11. Bake at 400° degrees for 7 to 10 minutes, or until edges are light brown. Cool completely before storing.