Obsessed with Peppermint!

'Tis the season...for everything peppermint! This winter, I've had a slight obsession with peppermint and chocolate in cookie form. I've always loved York Peppermint Patties and Andes Mints, but lately, those delicious treats are simply not enough. 

Fortunately for me, I attended an annual holiday cookie exchange, where I got some new recipes for several kinds of peppermint cookies. Also, Pinterest has a ton of ideas as well, like the ones we made last night, called Andes Mint Cookies! Easiest.Recipe.Ever.

Ingredients: 

• 1 box Devil's Food Cake mix  
• 2 eggs  
• 1/2 cup oil  
• 1 box Andes Mints

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine Devil's Food Cake mix, eggs, and oil. Mix until well incorporated. Drop by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet (should make 24-28 cookies). Bake at 350 degrees for 6-9 minutes. (Cookies should be soft to the touch when you take them out.) While they are still hot, place one Andes mint on each cookie. As they melt, spread the mints over the top of each cookie, like you would frosting. Allow them to set.

For an extra minty touch, I added Andes Crunch Chocolate Pieces into the batter...I can't help myself!

The Baby Wanted Icing

I blame this craving on the baby. I He was very specific in my his request - whipped cream cheese icing. I He better get all these sweet cravings out now, since I was just informed at my check-up that I will have to do my glucose test at my next visit. I do NOT want to fail that. I hear there is some disgusting sugary drink you have to down in five minutes, and then sit in the office for an hour to let it get into your system. The lady at the desk told me not to eat any sugary food, including fruit, the day before or the day of my visit, which will be tough. 

Anyway, here we are at 23 weeks!