Andes Mint Oatmeal Cookies

Yield: about 6 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups old fashioned oats
• 1 cup unbleached bread flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 boxes Andes chocolate mints

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
2. Blend in eggs and vanilla extract. Add remaining ingredients, except mints; mix well. Shape dough into two 12-inch long rolls; wrap in wax paper.
3. Freeze for several hours or overnight.
4. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
5. Cut each roll into 1/4 inch thick slices.
6. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. Immediately after removing from oven, place 1/2 Andes mint on each cookie. Spread melted mint over entire top of cookie.
8. Remove from sheet; cool on wire racks.

Attribution

Shared with Recipe Goldmine by Ltlgranny.