Andes Mint Cookies

On my day off this week, I decided to bake some festive holiday cookies. If you like mint and chocolate, these are for you! I saw several versions of this recipe online and kind of manipulated it to fit my own preferences.

Your eyes are not deceiving you- they definitely have a green tint!

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Here's what you need:

1 package of sugar cookie mix (I used Betty Crocker)

1 stick of butter, softened

1 egg

3 drops green food coloring

1/4 tsp. mint extract

1 cup (approx.) of Andes mint candies chopped

Pre-heat oven to 375. Mix first 5 ingredients, then add in mints. Place spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes.

These were ready sooner than I expected. So, watch them or they will burn ;) 

And voila!

I ended up eating way too many straight out of the oven and made Mark take the rest to work. The recipe made several dozen small cookies.

Recipe from Betty Crocker found here.

Enjoy!



Versus



via People.com

The world's most eligible bachelorette vs. Hollywood has-been.

Please.

Lohan looks like a total skank. I'm sure Pippa's burning the dress as we speak. Although Lindsay needs a serious talking to about the importance of undergarments, somehow I feel this is an improvement from her normal wardrobe choices.



***An update from yesterday: Mark said the BBQ Chicken and Mac & Cheese was one of the best meals he's had in a long time. Score!***

WILW

Does anyone else's dog sleep like this? It's the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen.

Whoa, blurry picture! I hope my concoction turns out to taste better than it looks. On the menu for tonight: BBQ Chicken with Mac & Cheese. Not healthy. But hopefully good fuel for our kickball game. 

You must try this gum! It is seriously amazing. Especially the key lime pie. This definitely helps to ward off the urge to snack in the afternoons.