Hi Everyone...

I'm working on changing an existing recipe. It's a mini tart. A chocolate fudgy type thing. Taste sort of like a brownie.

I want to incorporate a mint flavor. I tried making a chocolate mint cake years ago. And, that sucker was the biggest "halls" cough drop I ever chewed on! TOOOOO much creme de menth syrup.

So - do you use candy oil? Extract? Do you like add ins like chopped ande's mints, or junior mints?

I don't know if the candy add in's will bake properly. Anyone have any favorites ways to flavor with mint? Any tips?

Thanks!!

Hellllloooooo??? Anyone??????

Echo Echo Echo......

I'm not sure how to do this...but as much as I love mint, I'd love to see someone else answer this!

I have seen that Wilton has a bottle of mint drizzle from their brownie line. Depending on what you're looking for, this might help!

I use the simple/easy/inexpensive peppermint flavoring they sell in the grocery store. I've also used candy oil flavoring w/great success (a little goes a looong way). HTH!

I always add mint extract to my brownies, sometimes to my chocolate cake, depending on the mood. Usually a tsp for a batch of brownies (9x13 pan size).

CookieD-Oh....a tsp! That's good to keep in mind.....

I really can't remember my "cake" episode...it was so long ago. But, I do remember the recipe called for more than 1 tsp. I remember putting in a couple tablespoons...that may be why the cake tasted horrible.

I may just try the store extract before I get into an online purchase. Also....I can pick up some mint candy oil pretty easily. I'll just try a drop at first. I guess trial and error.

Thanks everyone! Maybe they'll be some takers on the candy option! I'd love to hear if any of that works...

Thanks ladies!!!!

I hope they turn out. I am going to buy some andes mints, some kind of extract or flavoring & junior mints...although I don't think they'll work being baked. I'm gonna get started next week. I'll just make a basic filling & then mix in as I go so I don't waste...

I'm currently working on my hazelnut version. Nutella & ground hazelnuts. That's added to tonights list of "to-do's".

I'll report back!

Andes Mints, Junior Mints, mint extract.
I think you're back in mint overload land and may need to adjust further.

Ohhhh.... not all at once for sure! I'm just trying to find my favorite mint additive for this cookie. I'm gonna separate out one recipe of fudge filling. I'll add chopped andes mints to part....bake just a couple cookies. Then, take some more fudge filling & try adding the mint extract only....bake a couple cookies. And, MAYBE the junior mint thing - although I don't think they'll work....bake a couple cookies.

After I bake several different versions I'll have a taste test. I'll have 2 or 3 mint options baked and ready for tasting......I'LL BE SURE AND HAVE A LOT OF MILK STANDING BY!

i put andes mints bits into my favorite chocolate cake recipe and it was fabulous!

Thanks drakegore! I love andes mints...I'm gonna try it for sure in this cookie. It's a mini tart. A brownie type cup and fudge filling!!!

Ah, I see! Cool. I thought maybe the heat around here was giving you strong cravings for cool mint or something. LOL I gave in and had some mint chocolate chip ice cream tonight myself.

Tooooo funny cheatize! Fortunately, I have a second kitchen in the finished basement! Very comfortable down here!

I'd for sure burn by "buds" out if I ate all that mint! ha ha ha