Chewy Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

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I love andes mints and when i found a bag of their mint chips i knew i had to make something out of them! this is an original recipe using those chips for a soft and chewy cookie. their mint-chocolate goodness would do well served with an after dinner coffee.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375.

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Line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper for no clean-up and set aside.

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In large bowl or mixer , cream together shortening and both sugars.

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Add eggs , one at a time , mixing after each.

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Add vanilla and mix well.

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In separate bowl sift together all the flour , salt and baking soda.

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Add to creamed mixture and mix until combined.

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Stir in baking chips.

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Using a 1-1 / 2 inch cookie scoop or a tablespoon to drop cookies onto parchment paper lined sheets.

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Bake at 375 for 11 minutes.

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Cool on sheets for about 2 minutes then remove to wire racks to cool.

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Store in airtight container.

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Ingredients

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butter flavor shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, vanilla, all-purpose flour, bread flour, salt, baking soda, creme de menthe baking chips