{"id":241994,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/swirled-mint-cookies\/"},"modified":"2022-02-10T16:16:21","modified_gmt":"2022-02-10T22:16:21","slug":"swirled-mint-cookies","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/swirled-mint-cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Swirled Mint Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Diabetic exchanges: <\/B>1\/2 starch"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.6444445,"reviewCount":45,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Bonnie114"},"reviewBody":"Pretty and tasted fine, but cookie crumbles easily. Used all regular butter. Perhaps pressed too thin.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jswan62"},"reviewBody":"Made these to bring to our neighborhood birthday club Christmas cookie exchange. Everyone liked them! They were pretty on the plate & so tasty! I did have trouble rolling the sticky dough so I just spooned a dab of each color and rolled them together in the palm of my hand - worked great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lynnmarx"},"reviewBody":"Cookies tasted great, but dough was very hard to work with. I may try it one more time, but found it to be quite messy.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cmheatherspring"},"reviewBody":"Like others I did find the dough a bit sticky, so I rolled it between sheets of waxed paper. After trying a cookie I decided that they did need a bit more mint, so I drizzled melted mint chocolate chips over the tops. They went into my cookie baskets for neighbors and friends, and everyone loved them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jstowellsupermom"},"reviewBody":"Such a fun and festive cookie! Love the cool mint flavor!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jean Allen","givenName":"Jean","familyName":"Allen"},"reviewBody":"Just did a cooking class with 12 teens and 6 grownups...made 500, mostly Taste Recipes, by the way! These cookies were fun to put togetherand were pretty too!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"forgoti8it"},"reviewBody":"This is to CooktoCook and AnitaW56 I have not tried this reipe, but did read it and the recipe does state to bake at 375 degrees. Also you might read the other comments as to see how the others did refregerate these cookies longer then one hour. Also increasing the flour does make any dough tough. I might add a little corn starch.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AnitaW56"},"reviewBody":"They look delish","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"deborahn"},"reviewBody":"These were so much fun to make (made today). Each one comes out different. Will definetly add this recipe to my Christmas cookie collection.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"deborahn"},"reviewBody":"meant to give this 5 stars not sure what happened","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"beacolestock"},"reviewBody":"Tasty, delicate, pretty........ but can somebody tell me how to keep them from warming up too quickly and sticking to my hands? Frustrating!!! I even put the unrolled chunks in the freezer to make them firmer. Help! I won't make them again unless someone found a solution. Bea","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"castlequeen"},"reviewBody":"I thought these were easy to make, tasty and very attractive cookies. I did run out of white dough so I made a few with just red and green -- and they are just as pretty as the originals. Nice cookie. I recommend it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bills1"},"reviewBody":"These cookies were so much fun to make I did chill them over night,and they were very easy to handle the only thing I did change was the peppermint extract, I only put in 1\/4 teaspoon and I thought that was plenty, I would defiantly make these again","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Elnrobbi"},"reviewBody":"Endless possibilties with colors and extracts...for all the holidays !","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"realdrmom"},"reviewBody":"Not very minty with that amount of extract, I would add a bit more next time. I am making another batch today but using pure almond extract instead. Easy and fun to make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lastleaf4"},"reviewBody":"A very tasty for being low calorie, low fat.This recipe was a big hit and I will make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"zigzag101"},"reviewBody":"I'm diabetic so I used \"Splenda\" brand sweetner and they turned out FANTASTIC !!! .... This one is most certainly a keeper...","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"suboku"},"reviewBody":"I too thought the dough was too sticky, so added a bit more flour and more extract. After chilling I was able to roll the logs, but once baked they were a little tough. Must be that extra flour. I WILL try them again and just find a way to deal with the stickiness.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jcibort"},"reviewBody":"I make them every year and love them. A very soft cookie with a touch of mint. . . yum, and the are very attractive on your cookie sheet. They are probably my favorite.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"02Leo1937"},"reviewBody":"Dough was a bit sticky but chilled and handled fine thereafter...like mint so did add more than required....very pretty cookie and a great hit...02Leo1937","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"grandmasue38"},"reviewBody":"These are terrific! You just have to watch out not to roll them in a ball to much or the colors muddy instead of swirling. But they look good and taste great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JCV4"},"reviewBody":"Definitely need to chill the dough a few hours before rolling into ropes. I thought it was a nice, easy recipe and tastes great! Thanks!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"marzeydotes"},"reviewBody":"A very pretty cookie but seemed quite time consuming. The dough did not roll easily--probably needed more flour. The peppermint flavor was too strong to suit me. If I make them again, I will flavor with almond. MaryF","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2007-09-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lrott"},"reviewBody":"I too found the dough unmanagably sticky; my first batch looked pretty awful. I tried the recipe again by adding more flour (I didn't think it made the cookies tough) and refrigerated the dough overnight. It worked much better-in fact, I made enough for a 6 dozen cookie exchange.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"27327","romance_copy_dek":"No one will believe that these rich and buttery cookies are light, but they are! 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Always the first cookie type in my Christmas cookies to run out! I only use regular butter in the recipe, but that is all I change.","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"12\/23\/2018 22:23","GUID":"671ad83da1e840dfa27696a11e767679","MemberId":7830775,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"djjohnston9868","SubmittedDate":"12\/23\/2018 22:23"},{"Comment":"

Great!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"07\/08\/2014 13:44","GUID":"91cbd5e8025348eb9f2be0af27171163","MemberId":4097254,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"hillpeg","SubmittedDate":"07\/08\/2014 13:44"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"06\/27\/2013 18:52","GUID":"7cd680c758164aaead2d12d19ce52f17","MemberId":6424107,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"dilwjdls","SubmittedDate":"06\/27\/2013 18:52"},{"Comment":"This cookie was a pretty addition to cookie platters but made a crispier cookie than we like and was pretty labor intensive with the tri-color dough when your trying to make many different kinds of cookies during the holidays.","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"12\/08\/2012 22:08","GUID":"01497CF829264F4FA14CA66DF165B211","MemberId":1164962,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"kompers@wi.rr.com","SubmittedDate":"12\/08\/2012 22:07"},{"Comment":"They were just like press cookies. They were ok.","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"12\/31\/2009 01:40","GUID":"3BFA15D7E70845D78BD94224F3EA62DC","MemberId":3363092,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Munchkin55","SubmittedDate":"12\/31\/2009 01:40"},{"Comment":"Delicious -made for one of my cookie exchange, everyone love them and the colors are great","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"12\/22\/2009 21:41","GUID":"6374298fb22a4cfdb58b59b569213287","MemberId":3568341,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JASHASA","SubmittedDate":"12\/22\/2009 21:41"},{"Comment":"

Delicious - first batch is already gone - will be making another batch tonight but will add a little bit more peppermint<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"12\/17\/2009 11:47","GUID":"A8AF9A7510F84894BDC36FD6A659FB4E","MemberId":2423214,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kashi047","SubmittedDate":"12\/17\/2009 11:47"},{"Comment":"

Refreshing mint taste. Colorful. A favorite for our family every year.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"12\/15\/2009 11:46","GUID":"adc6de69111c4d7a98f1c87897de0679","MemberId":4684898,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sactom","SubmittedDate":"12\/15\/2009 11:46"},{"Comment":"

I baked these cookies today. Very good. And they add a splash of color to the assorted Christmas cookie gift boxes.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"12\/14\/2009 18:31","GUID":"3698E44F0DBD43D1B47FF7750FC863DA","MemberId":4335721,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"easibake","SubmittedDate":"12\/14\/2009 18:31"},{"Comment":"

Great! Kids loved the color of these cookies.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"12\/14\/2009 13:33","GUID":"2fa86e01b8554596807b5eff478b957f","MemberId":3839982,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"slimmom","SubmittedDate":"12\/14\/2009 13:33"},{"Comment":"

I would absolutely make these again...they were pretty and delicious! I did use all butter instead of part reduced-fat butter and less food coloring. I chilled the dough overnight. Rather than rolling dough into logs, I just placed slices of dough alongside one another on a cutting board until the \"logs\" measured 12 inches. This kept the dough chilled and manageable.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"12\/14\/2009 09:06","GUID":"89fe1b8a2f2f497291e28fb326aa2d5f","MemberId":2917848,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"martha.intveld","SubmittedDate":"12\/14\/2009 09:06"},{"Comment":"

These are soooo good!<\/p>

I did the recipe as is except for the butters (I used 1 cup of margarine). I also couldn't \"roll\" them but shaping them was easy enough. My dough was a little crumbly so when I pressed them with a glass it made pretty scalloped edges. Instead of 8-10 minutes, mine were ready in 7 so check well.<\/p>

I'm bringing them to a pot-luck at work this week (if there are any left...).<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"12\/13\/2009 17:22","GUID":"E77E861A50F644029D7381EF6AE39582","MemberId":4126703,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"J-zel","SubmittedDate":"12\/13\/2009 17:22"},{"Comment":"

Great for Christmas time, I will make this next time for Christmas. My family love it, and I use reg. butter than reduced fat butter.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"12\/13\/2009 09:55","GUID":"e7ff95631fb0498b9221d312616c2387","MemberId":1175289,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sweetpups3@neb.rr.com","SubmittedDate":"12\/13\/2009 09:55"},{"Comment":"Was in a hurry and did not refrigerate the dough first. I rolled dough on a flexible cutting board and it worked great. A nice soft cookie with just a touch of mint. Will make it again.","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"12\/12\/2009 23:25","GUID":"DCDA2B7C159F40E99A76D69591BB7880","MemberId":604392,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sylviamols","SubmittedDate":"12\/12\/2009 23:25"},{"Comment":"

Cookies tasted great, but dough was very hard to work with. I may try it one more time, but found it to be quite messy.<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"12\/12\/2009 21:18","GUID":"D575B795ACA9418FB2A77F6C246950E0","MemberId":3414682,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"lynnmarx","SubmittedDate":"12\/12\/2009 21:18"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"12\/12\/2009 17:30","GUID":"4d0580fdde654c77803b3edd6cc1d405","MemberId":4612964,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cmsmith58","SubmittedDate":"12\/12\/2009 17:30"},{"Comment":"

What a nice addition to a cookie tray! Fun to make. Will make these for our neighborhood cookie exchange next year!<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"12\/12\/2009 06:21","GUID":"0BD57C47F7A443D5B246933174D319BF","MemberId":429195,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Kaleena","SubmittedDate":"12\/12\/2009 06:21"},{"Comment":"

Yummy. The whole family loved them.<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"12\/11\/2009 13:10","GUID":"280B1C05CD984D77B56350FAA33AB4C6","MemberId":3658590,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"theresa.marmolejo","SubmittedDate":"12\/11\/2009 13:10"},{"Comment":"awesome","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"12\/11\/2009 11:05","GUID":"20bb6d7948e14835b403a5a5d6b02d5b","MemberId":3891885,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"niteshrd","SubmittedDate":"12\/11\/2009 11:05"},{"Comment":"this is really nice.","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"12\/11\/2009 10:54","GUID":"5aecd39faad94f0ca63a95093771a6c8","MemberId":4249177,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sharmaranjan","SubmittedDate":"12\/11\/2009 10:54"},{"Comment":"

These are terrific! You just have to watch out not to roll them in a ball to much or the colors muddy instead of swirling. But they look good and taste great!<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 21:35","GUID":"EA1BC3296C514DBE8DDA458F7F4EBB27","MemberId":973531,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"grandmasue38","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 21:35"},{"Comment":"

Good flavor, but I did have to leave them cool for more than an hour. I used a little flour on my hand to roll out. Also, I cut them in 1\/2 inch intervals for smaller cookies. Will make again.<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 20:25","GUID":"977a4cfa1ee2463d8918fc7cf0ea49f7","MemberId":3137791,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"peggykamenick","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 20:25"},{"Comment":"I too found the dough unmanagably sticky; my first batch looked pretty awful. I tried the recipe again by adding more flour (I didn't think it made the cookies tough) and refrigerated the dough overnight. It worked much better-in fact, I made enough for a 6 dozen cookie exchange.","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 18:08","GUID":"a01579ae4bfa4a7bb289a6969be1c4bc","MemberId":2484010,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Laura","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 18:08"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 17:50","GUID":"379550FD42A94B3586B347211C5A124F","MemberId":925289,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sDenney","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 17:50"},{"Comment":"

This is to CooktoCook and AnitaW56 I have not tried this reipe, but did read it and the recipe does state to bake at 375 degrees. Also you might read the other comments as to see how the others did refregerate these cookies longer then one hour. Also increasing the flour does make any dough tough. I might add a little corn starch.<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 16:36","GUID":"23C1192F4EDC408A99EA29E43AC15039","MemberId":3779289,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"forgoti8it","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 16:36"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 14:44","GUID":"06dd15d0aabb43fd9fbe9d945205fe51","MemberId":2120594,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"mcjjj","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 14:44"},{"Comment":"

Like others I did find the dough a bit sticky, so I rolled it between sheets of waxed paper. After trying a cookie I decided that they did need a bit more mint, so I drizzled melted mint chocolate chips over the tops. They went into my cookie baskets for neighbors and friends, and everyone loved them.<\/p>","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 14:35","GUID":"709ba2440d234f3e96a5f29ad59b5217","MemberId":2893591,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"cmheatherspring","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 14:35"},{"Comment":"

A very pretty cookie but seemed quite time consuming. The dough did not roll easily--probably needed more flour. The peppermint flavor was too strong to suit me. If I make them again, I will flavor with almond. MaryF<\/p>","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 13:21","GUID":"66d5daf726af4e80aafde0fc94c6e382","MemberId":2866825,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"marzeydotes","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 13:21"},{"Comment":"

Definitely need to chill the dough a few hours before rolling into ropes. I thought it was a nice, easy recipe and tastes great! Thanks!<\/p>","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 12:49","GUID":"AAFF21C7998E4EFBA6F3E870455D2F6D","MemberId":628113,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JCV4","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 12:49"},{"Comment":"

Dough was a bit sticky but chilled and handled fine thereafter...like mint so did add more than required....very pretty cookie and a great hit...02Leo1937<\/p>","CommentId":31,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 11:26","GUID":"F976AE4A93F948D085C133F2CD0BC6D0","MemberId":2611993,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"02Leo1937","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 11:26"},{"Comment":"I make them every year and love them. A very soft cookie with a touch of mint. . . yum, and the are very attractive on your cookie sheet. They are probably my favorite.","CommentId":32,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 11:04","GUID":"0306A69380F845D992CB3A9B77EDA52C","MemberId":967063,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jcibort@pabmc.net","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 11:05"},{"Comment":"

I too thought the dough was too sticky, so added a bit more flour and more extract. After chilling I was able to roll the logs, but once baked they were a little tough. Must be that extra flour. I WILL try them again and just find a way to deal with the stickiness.<\/p>","CommentId":33,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 10:49","GUID":"1565b42ae4784e9399d6c37ae4de5eb2","MemberId":1641854,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"suboku","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 10:49"},{"Comment":"

Made these to bring to our neighborhood birthday club Christmas cookie exchange. Everyone liked them! They were pretty on the plate & so tasty! I did have trouble rolling the sticky dough so I just spooned a dab of each color and rolled them together in the palm of my hand - worked great!<\/p>","CommentId":34,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 10:19","GUID":"b32abff07d3c4811840d8ffed8ee0cfb","MemberId":1339872,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jswan62","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 10:19"},{"Comment":"

A very tasty for being low calorie, low fat.<\/p>

This recipe was a big hit and I will make it again.<\/p>","CommentId":35,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 10:16","GUID":"a34cf2dbc943461ab1d46eb4920f4d05","MemberId":3053161,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lastleaf4","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 10:16"},{"Comment":"

Not very minty with that amount of extract, I would add a bit more next time. I am making another batch today but using pure almond extract instead. Easy and fun to make.<\/p>","CommentId":36,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 10:14","GUID":"ba701d3cc49c4cea82b9ce6d7930e348","MemberId":1007521,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"realdrmom","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 10:14"},{"Comment":"

Endless possibilties with colors and extracts...for all the holidays !<\/p>","CommentId":37,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 10:13","GUID":"c68ffc3e6f954e6e81962b34c2b0da00","MemberId":3392113,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Elnrobbi","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 10:13"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":38,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 10:13","GUID":"bb8ef5ebcf344497b9af20fc8960bdb7","MemberId":1887312,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kristimccoy71","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 10:13"},{"Comment":"

These cookies were so much fun to make I did chill them over night,and they were very easy to handle the only thing I did change was the peppermint extract, I only put in 1\/4 teaspoon and I thought that was plenty, I would defiantly make these again<\/p>","CommentId":39,"DateRated":"12\/10\/2009 09:55","GUID":"55847D50DDAB4187B95F47FD2462D676","MemberId":3260504,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"bills1","SubmittedDate":"12\/10\/2009 09:55"},{"Comment":"

I thought these were easy to make, tasty and very attractive cookies. I did run out of white dough so I made a few with just red and green -- and they are just as pretty as the originals. Nice cookie. I recommend it.<\/p>","CommentId":40,"DateRated":"12\/09\/2009 10:52","GUID":"d0d77490f547405f8df2966789ccfc47","MemberId":4363847,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"castlequeen","SubmittedDate":"12\/09\/2009 10:52"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":41,"DateRated":"12\/08\/2009 12:12","GUID":"0633266566c84b3eb80b6a19cc4167c4","MemberId":2514710,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kedunham","SubmittedDate":"12\/08\/2009 12:12"},{"Comment":"

Tasty, delicate, pretty........ but can somebody tell me how to keep them from warming up too quickly and sticking to my hands? Frustrating!!! I even put the unrolled chunks in the freezer to make them firmer. Help! I won't make them again unless someone found a solution. Bea<\/p>","CommentId":42,"DateRated":"12\/07\/2009 20:40","GUID":"c9864ebd9e63454db9f74fd3200a61ea","MemberId":1384915,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"beacolestock","SubmittedDate":"12\/07\/2009 20:40"},{"Comment":"meant to give this 5 stars not sure what happened","CommentId":43,"DateRated":"12\/07\/2009 19:16","GUID":"d43aaf86bbb3465dbbf0af7c46e31fa3","MemberId":1761412,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"deborahn","SubmittedDate":"12\/07\/2009 19:18"},{"Comment":"These were so much fun to make (made today). Each one comes out different. Will definetly add this recipe to my Christmas cookie collection.","CommentId":44,"DateRated":"12\/07\/2009 19:16","GUID":"d43aaf86bbb3465dbbf0af7c46e31fa3","MemberId":1761412,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"deborahn","SubmittedDate":"12\/07\/2009 19:16"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":45,"DateRated":"12\/06\/2009 23:52","GUID":"c121339d172c48bc84054b96bfaeb6b9","MemberId":4632087,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"1946quilter","SubmittedDate":"12\/06\/2009 23:52"},{"Comment":"They look delish","CommentId":46,"DateRated":"12\/06\/2009 13:38","GUID":"007774abd2e840aaa7217ba3662763aa","MemberId":3228940,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"AnitaW56","SubmittedDate":"12\/06\/2009 13:38"},{"Comment":"

It would also be great to make them Red Whit Blue for the july 4th holiday<\/p>","CommentId":47,"DateRated":"12\/06\/2009 10:12","GUID":"E11A7EE18CC74DAC9588DC0C564BF832","MemberId":2770522,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"joycebeth","SubmittedDate":"12\/06\/2009 10:12"},{"Comment":"

Just did a cooking class with 12 teens and 6 grownups...made 500, mostly Taste Recipes, by the way! These cookies were fun to put togetherand were pretty too!!<\/p>","CommentId":48,"DateRated":"12\/05\/2009 17:29","GUID":"09851848FAB3464893297F99D7C6C1EB","MemberId":2929268,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Jean Allen","SubmittedDate":"12\/05\/2009 17:29"},{"Comment":"

mmm Looks so Good. Ginny<\/p>","CommentId":49,"DateRated":"12\/03\/2009 20:01","GUID":"f193bc30539c461db632a80be3daabad","MemberId":4088109,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ginnyr01","SubmittedDate":"12\/03\/2009 20:01"},{"Comment":"

I'm diabetic so I used \"Splenda\" brand sweetner and they turned out FANTASTIC !!! .... This one is most certainly a keeper...<\/p>","CommentId":50,"DateRated":"12\/03\/2009 12:42","GUID":"4b07835b1b264a2ba4dc6a1ed377f8c1","MemberId":4643646,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"zigzag101","SubmittedDate":"12\/03\/2009 12:46"},{"Comment":"

I made these cookies last Christmas season. They were easy to make, pretty, and very tasty. I plan to make them again this week.<\/p>","CommentId":51,"DateRated":"12\/03\/2009 10:17","GUID":"7e0a374cf4d845b3be80d92c9e632fa5","MemberId":2650311,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"BettyPittman","SubmittedDate":"12\/03\/2009 10:17"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":50937,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? 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