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I found that this recipe has a little too much mint favor for a shortbread type cookie. If I were to make them again I would use a chocolate dough and use only half a mint.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"issalyn"},"reviewBody":"Great but do require some effort.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Cessigirl"},"reviewBody":"Love these cookies! They take a bit of time to prepare, but the end result is tasty and and looks very attractive. A great elegant cookie for exchanges or gift baskets","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"matanoos"},"reviewBody":"Simply amazing! We all loved them!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kredhead"},"reviewBody":"I made these years ago when they were first featured in TOH magazine. They take a little time since you actually form the cookies each by hand, but the results are worth the effort. I have made them many times since, great xmas cookie and something different for those looking for cookie exchange ideas. Easy to make and lots of flavor...perfect for those that love chocolate and mint around holiday time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Maui Girl78","givenName":"Maui","familyName":"Girl78"},"reviewBody":"This is a favorite cookie!! I do make them smaller though by cutting the mints in half.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"2KAYZ"},"reviewBody":"LOVE this recipe!!! It does require some time but it is defiantly worth it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sipper"},"reviewBody":"Love these little gems. I also cut mints in half for bite size and one time at Christmas had to omit the drizzle as I didn't have enough mints. I just topped them with a few green sugar sprinkles. Actually more of a surprise this way since there was no drizzle (and mint aroma) to provide a clue. wonderful flavor but time consuming as others have noted.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"StaceyRI"},"reviewBody":"These cookies have become a family favorite at Christmas!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mikelssword"},"reviewBody":"I baked these cookies today for a Cookie Swap at our church and they are fantastic! I love the shortbread taste of the cookie and the mint inside is wonderful. These are going into my cookie file for future use.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"susanrukes"},"reviewBody":"Takes a lot of work to make these cookies, but they are worth it. Wonderful, holiday flavor. I broke the mints in half, but that created too small a cookie- pretty much bite size- and they were crunchy instead of softer. So, I used the shaped Andes mints and broke those in half and they were the perfect size.I did not need to put the dough in the fridge.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-05-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"greatwithoutgluten"},"reviewBody":"These were good. I think I will try with different types of candies to see if I prefer anything more. The cookies were very good. Great buttery flavor. I made them gluten free using rice flour instead. 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I make these for Christmas goody baskets for my administration at my school every year. My principal told me that she has to hide them from her husband every year as he steals them from her basket if she doesn't. I have made these for 15 years and they have never disappointed.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"","GUID":"D425E271D376497F9C4A933241E0176B","MemberId":785187,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"smiles056","SubmittedDate":"12\/06\/2017 19:52"},{"Comment":"
I leave off the drizzle and send these to those serving in the military overseas. This is the perfect way to send chocolate that won't melt, and they are a favorite!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"06\/16\/2015 13:16","GUID":"0929464c14444278998fe7104ad2ab51","MemberId":8417979,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ltwilkerson","SubmittedDate":"06\/16\/2015 13:16"},{"Comment":"
These were good. I think I will try with different types of candies to see if I prefer anything more. The cookies were very good. Great buttery flavor. I made them gluten free using rice flour instead. The mint was a great twist on this classic cookie.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"05\/24\/2015 10:49","GUID":"5bf8ed0b6c3347dbaf673c042d00c453","MemberId":6330173,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"greatwithoutgluten","SubmittedDate":"05\/24\/2015 10:49"},{"Comment":"
Takes a lot of work to make these cookies, but they are worth it. Wonderful, holiday flavor. I broke the mints in half, but that created too small a cookie- pretty much bite size- and they were crunchy instead of softer. So, I used the shaped Andes mints and broke those in half and they were the perfect size.<\/p>
I did not need to put the dough in the fridge.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"12\/23\/2014 16:11","GUID":"24d97ef73b0d479bb8d01fa16fff89a4","MemberId":1679219,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"susanrukes","SubmittedDate":"12\/23\/2014 16:09"},{"Comment":"
I baked these cookies today for a Cookie Swap at our church and they are fantastic! I love the shortbread taste of the cookie and the mint inside is wonderful. These are going into my cookie file for future use.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"12\/08\/2014 23:16","GUID":"0b32b2434b7f4b4296534f3af69ab1d2","MemberId":2350474,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mikelssword@msn.com","SubmittedDate":"12\/08\/2014 23:16"},{"Comment":"
These cookies have become a family favorite at Christmas!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"","GUID":"d4bafdd03c214734bbdc29931d157349","MemberId":2654630,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"StaceyRI","SubmittedDate":"12\/24\/2013 17:29"},{"Comment":"
Love these little gems. I also cut mints in half for bite size and one time at Christmas had to omit the drizzle as I didn't have enough mints. I just topped them with a few green sugar sprinkles. Actually more of a surprise this way since there was no drizzle (and mint aroma) to provide a clue. wonderful flavor but time consuming as others have noted.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"","GUID":"9b9276bad260487d8ebba10701028cb2","MemberId":3152320,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sipper","SubmittedDate":"12\/12\/2013 23:42"},{"Comment":"
LOVE this recipe!!! It does require some time but it is defiantly worth it.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"","GUID":"4fb95db51a0c46ceb609f0be49dafde1","MemberId":6509110,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"2KAYZ","SubmittedDate":"11\/23\/2013 00:02"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"12\/23\/2012 06:47","GUID":"8ed0d7e54d54428bb9e4f70cc8b0e0ae","MemberId":3348467,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"trippy2","SubmittedDate":"12\/23\/2012 06:47"},{"Comment":"
This is a favorite cookie!! I do make them smaller though by cutting the mints in half.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"11\/19\/2012 17:44","GUID":"3921c29498c046d2b566ca679dc689c1","MemberId":5707990,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Maui Girl78","SubmittedDate":"11\/19\/2012 17:43"},{"Comment":"
I made these years ago when they were first featured in TOH magazine. They take a little time since you actually form the cookies each by hand, but the results are worth the effort. I have made them many times since, great xmas cookie and something different for those looking for cookie exchange ideas. Easy to make and lots of flavor...perfect for those that love chocolate and mint around holiday time.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"10\/25\/2012 22:25","GUID":"C939E1CD0449420BAE494A3B0E9D1D9B","MemberId":710648,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kredhead","SubmittedDate":"10\/25\/2012 22:25"},{"Comment":"
Simply amazing! We all loved them!<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"07\/22\/2011 16:34","GUID":"9127CE695AFA456AABF5EA317639BA9F","MemberId":915344,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"matanoos","SubmittedDate":"07\/22\/2011 16:34"},{"Comment":"
Love these cookies! They take a bit of time to prepare, but the end result is tasty and and looks very attractive. A great elegant cookie for exchanges or gift baskets<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"12\/06\/2010 12:13","GUID":"19035e934dc5421283413f7651f5caa9","MemberId":5656013,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Cessigirl","SubmittedDate":"12\/06\/2010 12:13"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"02\/01\/2010 13:12","GUID":"e6129d6acf8345c8b12d5582816eaecc","MemberId":4390151,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"krystaljoy","SubmittedDate":"02\/01\/2010 13:12"},{"Comment":"
Great but do require some effort.<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"01\/02\/2010 20:07","GUID":"7c78209f9e594e53839b7c4485dc799b","MemberId":1912871,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"issalyn","SubmittedDate":"01\/02\/2010 20:07"},{"Comment":"
I found that this recipe has a little too much mint favor for a shortbread type cookie. If I were to make them again I would use a chocolate dough and use only half a mint.<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"12\/30\/2009 19:14","GUID":"823c67b1e89049c7978285c9fa75ff05","MemberId":4745575,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"jungy","SubmittedDate":"12\/30\/2009 19:22"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"12\/22\/2009 21:19","GUID":"E3DFDA0BB1BC47F497BF2D524F5C0116","MemberId":4497246,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"konkel01","SubmittedDate":"12\/22\/2009 21:19"},{"Comment":"
These are so good and very easy to make. I cut the andes mints in half and made a smaller cookie.<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"12\/20\/2008 02:16","GUID":"FAAB0216E3A24823AD30FD40F93471D0","MemberId":2203881,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lareeone","SubmittedDate":"12\/20\/2008 02:16"},{"Comment":"
These cookies are a definite favorite at my house! They are so delicious and everyone loves the surprise in the middle! I have always been asked to give the recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"","GUID":"32f89e847c454068809de29c8335e3f2","MemberId":1656127,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"jas1906","SubmittedDate":"12\/19\/2008 01:03"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"12\/17\/2008 17:14","GUID":"0bc731ec8e1a4ee9a79b43eeed5ea5c2","MemberId":1608789,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mam75","SubmittedDate":"12\/17\/2008 17:14"},{"Comment":"
these cookies are fantastic! they turned out just like the picture and were a big hit at my annual cookie exchange<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"","GUID":"e0b94df2166242e886d5fa64b221ad33","MemberId":1410090,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"psjones68@wowway.com","SubmittedDate":"12\/17\/2007 13:01"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"12\/11\/2007 10:07","GUID":"E816270DBE264835BB3C4382F5AEC6A7","MemberId":254799,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"L.","SubmittedDate":"12\/11\/2007 10:07"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"10\/16\/2007 18:50","GUID":"28dcb84cd6b1435e8bbe6d407e15aedb","MemberId":2481790,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"angiewidman@hotmail.com","SubmittedDate":"10\/16\/2007 18:50"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"12\/24\/2006 13:24","GUID":"9a773aef2deb4d72815da62e05dd70f9","MemberId":1276058,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"turnlisa","SubmittedDate":"12\/24\/2006 13:24"}]},"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":51659,"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? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44016,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311758,"name":"Cookies","slug":"cookies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311693,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"From easy to decadent to downright delicious, these cookie recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Find all of your favorites, including chocolate chip, peanut butter, snickerdoodles and more.","parent":310796,"count":3011,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cookies\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Surprise Package Cookies"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n