The same day I was harvesting mint
before we experienced a killer frost,
Carol, at Just Let Me Quilt,
introduced her Virtual Cookie Exchange Blog Hop.
I was quick to jump in
because I knew I'd be making my favorite cookies.
They are good to the last bite!
Hope you enjoy making,
and eating,
my Fresh Mint Cookie recipe.
Be sure to visit the other blog hoppers for more delicious,
and probably better,
cookie recipes!
introduced her Virtual Cookie Exchange Blog Hop.
I was quick to jump in
because I knew I'd be making my favorite cookies.
Although not your traditional holiday cookie,
Fresh Mint Butter Cookies
would be a yummy addition to that cookie plate
that you gift your neighbors each year
(not everyone likes chocolate and nuts!)
or perfect to serve for a Christmas Tea gathering.
Or, perhaps you could nibble a few
while you are sitting quietly,
making your list,
and checking it twice!
Fresh mint? In winter?
Most grocery stores carry fresh mint
in the produce section year round.
At the very least,
you'll want to save this recipe
for your summertime baking!
Fresh Mint Butter Cookies
1-1/2 cups flour 1 egg
1/8 tsp. salt 2 TBS milk
1/2 tsp. baking powder 4 TBS chopped fresh mint
1 stick butter 1/4 tsp. vanilla
2/3 cup sugar
Cream butter. Gradually add sugar. Add egg, milk, vanilla, and beat thoroughly.
Mix dry ingredients together with chopped mint. Add to dough. Let chill overnight.
Drop by teaspoonful 2" apart on greased cookie sheet at 350 for
10 - 12 minutes. (I use parchment paper.)
Makes 3 dozen, rolls out great with a little extra flour, and freezes well.
Hope you enjoy making,
and eating,
my Fresh Mint Cookie recipe.
Be sure to visit the other blog hoppers for more delicious,
and probably better,
cookie recipes!
Oh, my goodness! I have never heard of using fresh mint in a cookie!! I love it, especially rolled and cut in stars. Looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try these! Like Deonn, I've never used mint in cookies before. What a great idea!!
ReplyDeletethey sound like they'd be great!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of a mint cookie either - how creative. They look delicious! Love the photos :)
ReplyDeleteThese look SO good! We have lots of mint in season--even though we've had a hard freeze (more than once), I'm going to take a look and see if I can find enough mint for a batch of these! Yum! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delicious and refreshing! My mom always had fresh mint growing by our front door. Now I wish I had some of it, but grocery store mint will have to do. Would these be good with chocolate drizzled on them? I have some die-hard chocolate and mint lovers in my family. Thanks for sharing this great recipe and playing along.
ReplyDeleteI will have to try these, they look gorgeous too!
ReplyDeleteI know they must be good, if they are your fave! They look very Christmasey too. RetiredHub would love them. He is a big mint fan.
ReplyDeleteThose sound delicious.
ReplyDeletesounds good!my mint plant died off this year but I will get a new one next year and yes they usually have some fresh herbs in the stores.
ReplyDeleteWow these sound amazing. Couldn't be much simpler to make either. Thank you and Happy Holidays.
ReplyDeleteOh now this sound delicious!
ReplyDeleteI really want to try these mint cookies, they look yummy! Linda
ReplyDeleteI still have fresh mint. Maybe I will try these. Thanks for posting the recipe and photos of the cookies.
ReplyDeleteLike Carol, my first thought was to drizzle chocolate on them. They sound delicious and I bet go equally as well with hot chocolate in the winter and ice tea in the summer.
ReplyDeleteI think theses sound fabulous! I love mint and can't wait to try them. Thanks for a new and different Christmas recipe!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely looks like something I want to try, and I have mint on my back deck still, for a couple more days at least! Looks like you can roll out and cookie cutter, too. These sound so delicious, I wish I had some already baked!
ReplyDeleteI have fresh mint growing in my yard so this one I'd love to try out!!
ReplyDeleteWould love to make these cookies, thanks for the recipe :)
ReplyDeleteI am joining the rest of the group telling you, these cookies sound fantastic! I am definitely making them. And for all of you freezing your lovely tushies off in the north, I'll be happy to send you all the mint you want....in Florida we only have four days of winter and all the rest is the growing season!
ReplyDeleteYour cookies look wonderful. I love mint!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great new recipe to add to my stash of recipes!!! Thanks for sharing it - looks/sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to see all of the recipes!
ReplyDeleteWow this will be a perfect summer cookie for my mint that takes over its growing space. Thank you very much for sharing your recipe. Creative Cookie Bliss...
ReplyDeleteI have had mint in my garden and never thought of cookies. I'm so excited to try your recipe. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteOh, that looks very delicious! I think I have to try your recipe! Thanks for sharing and have fun with the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteI know you make great cookies and these look just delicious , must try this recipe out, thanks for sharing :-)
ReplyDeleteI love butter mints, and these cookies sound delicious! I've never baked with fresh mint before... Now I'll have to try it!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love a new cookie idea. thank you!
ReplyDeleteYummy , look great. Never used fresh mint .
ReplyDeleteI've never used mint in cookies before. Sounds like it would be good.
ReplyDeleteInteresting recipe. Thanks for sharing. I will need to checkout the other recipes.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea - and I missed it until coming here.
ReplyDeleteI am just making some mint tea now - will dream that I'm munching on one of your cookies. Pinned to remind me...
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