Mint Chocolate Chews

These Mint Chocolate Chews are a delightful treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the cool refreshment of mint. The dough is soft and tender, baked until just set to maintain a chewy texture. The star of the show is the Pep-O-Mint Life Savers hole, which provides a burst of minty flavor in every bite. Chopped walnuts add a satisfying crunch and earthy depth. Perfect for parties, cookie swaps, or a sweet afternoon snack with coffee or tea. They are easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 36

Calories: 740.0

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These Mint Chocolate Chews are a delightful treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the cool refreshment of mint. The dough is soft and tender, baked until just set to maintain a chewy texture. The star of the show is the Pep-O-Mint Life Savers hole, which provides a burst of minty flavor in every bite. Chopped walnuts add a satisfying crunch and earthy depth. Perfect for parties, cookie swaps, or a sweet afternoon snack with coffee or tea. They are easy to make and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

1/2 cup BLUE BONNET Margarine
1 cup Sugar
1 ounce Unsweetened chocolate,
1 large Egg
1/3 cup Buttermilk
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups All-purpose flour
1/2 tsp Baking soda
1/4 tsp Salt
3 pk Pep-O-Mint LIFE SAVERS -Holes (0.35 oz ea)
1/2 cup Walnuts, chopped

Directions

1
Melt the unsweetened chocolate and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, beat the margarine, sugar, melted chocolate, and egg until creamy and well combined.
3
Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just blended.
6
Fold in the Life Savers holes and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
7
Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up.
8
Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
9
Drop dough by level tablespoonfuls, spacing them 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.
10
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
11
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 36

Amount Per Serving
Calories 740.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37.6g58%
Saturated Fat 14.8g74%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 418.8mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 100.0g34%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g15%
Sugars 95.4g
Protein 1.8g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Ensure the Life Savers are the mint variety for the best flavor contrast.

Chilling the dough is essential as it prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking.

These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts or substitute with additional chocolate chips.

Keywords: mint, chocolate, chews, cookies, life savers, walnuts, baking, dessert, sweet, chewy, treat, snack, holiday, christmas, party, fudgy, minty, chocolate chip, nut

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