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    Junior Mints Valentine Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    Published: Jan 24, 2017 · Modified: Jan 27, 2025 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This Junior Mints Valentine Shortbread Cookies Recipe results in a shortbread-like cookie, they're a tiny bit dry and deliciously buttery. 

    Junior Mints Valentine Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    Why we love this Junior Mints Valentine Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    This Junior Mints Valentine Shortbread Cookies Recipe is just perfect with coffee and that ooey-gooey junior mint center filling...what a winning combination!! The Junior Mints are heart shaped, Valentine edition - you should pick some up anyway, they're so fun and festive for the upcoming holiday! I plan to grab a box for my mom, she loves Junior Mints.

    Valentine’s Day can be super fun for families to celebrate in a non-romantic way, and I promise, you’ll make memories that will last your children a lifetime! Baking up sweet treats like this Valentine's Day Shortbread Cookies Recipe is just perfect for celebrating together...and enjoying a bit of sweetness at the same time!

    Junior Mints Valentine Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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    How to Make This Junior Mints Valentine Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup butter, softened
    • ½ cup powdered sugar
    • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
    • 1 egg yolk
    • Americolor Soft Gel Paste in Red Red Color
    • 1 cup flour
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 box, Valentine Junior Mints

    Directions

    Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Combine butter, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, egg yolk and color paste in a mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed for about a minute. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt.

    Roll dough into teaspoon size balls and place onto a baking sheet.

    Bake for 10 minutes or until set and lightly browned on the bottom. Remove from oven and let set for 2 minutes. Place one Junior Mint candy on the cookie and gently press into the center.

    Let cool completely before serving.

    Junior Mints Valentine Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    This Junior Mints Valentine Shortbread Cookies recipe makes 18 cookies.

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    Junior Mints Valentine Shortbread Cookies Recipe
    Junior Mints Valentine Shortbread Cookies Recipe

    Junior Mints Valentine Shortbread Cookies

    Jennifer
    This Junior Mints Valentine Shortbread Cookies Recipe is a cute heart shaped Cookie that is like shortbread, and have the perfect amount of buttery goodness! 
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Holiday Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 cookies
    Calories 110 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Baking sheet
    • 1 Parchment Paper

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup butter softened
    • ½ cup powdered sugar
    • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
    • 1 egg yolk
    • Americolor Soft Gel Paste in Red Red Color
    • 1 cup flour
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 3.5 oz Junior Mints Valentines

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Combine butter, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, egg yolk and color paste in a mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed for about a minute. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt.
    • Roll dough into teaspoon size balls and place onto a baking sheet.
    • Bake for 10 minutes or until set and lightly browned on the bottom. Remove from oven and let set for 2 minutes. Place one Junior Mint candy on the cookie and gently press into the center.
    • Let cool completely before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 172IUCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.4mg
    Keyword cookies, peppermint, shortbread, Valentines Day
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    Hi, I'm Jennifer! I'm a Miami native and I love sharing easy dinner recipes, baking recipes, travel ideas and general Miami Lifestyle fun! Follow along for inspiration on how to make the most of your life!

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