Minty Cookies

I have my first cookie exchange of the season tomorrow.  Noting says Christmas like a big plate of cookies :)  Here is the recipe for the cookies I'm bringing to the joyous event.

Andes Crème de Menthe Chunk Cookies

• 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 package (10 oz) Andes® Creme de Menthe Baking Chips or Andes® After Dinner Mints, coarsely chopped
• 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Blend butter, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla and eggs until mixed.
Stir in baking chips or chopped candy and then flour.
Chill at least one hour in refrigerator.

Measure out approximately 1 ounce of dough.  Form ball and slightly flatten.
Raise oven rack one level above middle and bake on non-stick cookie sheets.
Bake for approximately 8-10 minutes.
Cool on pans for two minutes before removing.