Homemade Andes Candies Creme De Menthe Recipes

CREME DE MENTHE MINT BROWNIES

Steps:

• Prepare the brownies according to the package directions.
• While the brownies are hot, sprinkle the crème de menthe candies on top and allow them to melt. You can swirl the melted candies for a pretty design or simply leave them as they are. It is best to let the candy harden before cutting so you can get nice even pieces.

ANDES CREME DE MENTHE CHUNK COOKIES RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Steps:

• Mix butter, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla and eggs until well blended. Stir in baking chips and then flour. Chill for about one hour in the refrigerator. Form 1 ounce balls and flatten with a fork. Raise the oven rack one level above the middle. Bake on non-stick baking pans. Bake at 350 degrees for about 8-10 minutes. Cool on pans for 2 minutes before removing. Makes around 4 dozen cookies.

ANDES CRèME DE MENTHE COOKIES - ANDES MINT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Do not do this until after dough has been refrigerated.
• Blend butter, brown sugar, white granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla and eggs until ingredients are mixed.
• Add Andes Baking Chips and mix.
• Add Flour and continue to mix until all ingredients are well blended together.
• Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 45-60 minutes.
• Spoon out approximately 1 oz of dough per cookie.
• Form a ball and then slightly flatten.
• Place on non-stick baking pans and bake for approximately 8-10 minutes.
• Cool on pans for 2 minutes, then remove.

HOMEMADE CRèME DE MENTHE RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a one-quart jar, pour the vodka and tear the mint leaves as you add them. Shake well to immerse the herbs. Let infuse for 48 hours, shaking once a day.
• Bring the water to a boil in a small or medium saucepan. Add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved, then reduce to a simmer. After 5 minutes, remove the simple syrup from the heat and let cool completely. If making ahead, refrigerate in a sealed container until ready to blend the liqueur.
• After 2 days, add the cooled simple syrup to the mint-infused liquor. Shake and infuse for another 24 hours.
• Strain out the mint using a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth. Discard the mint and strain one or two more times to remove extra sediment.
• Funnel the crème de menthe into a 750-milliliter bottle or several smaller bottles.
• To color the liqueur, add 3 to 5 drops of green food coloring and shake well to incorporate.

CREME DE MENTHE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Combine pecans, butter and creme de menthe. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate, covered, until easy to handle, about 1 hour. , With hands lightly dusted with confectioners' sugar, shape mixture into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes. , In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate mixture; let excess drip off. Return to waxed paper; refrigerate until set. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.