A Spicy Perspective Chocolate Mint Cookies (andes Cookies) Recipe

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Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 36g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

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Keto & Health Insights for A Spicy Perspective Chocolate Mint Cookies (andes Cookies) Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 36g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.

A Spicy Perspective Chocolate Mint Cookies (andes Cookies) Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 14 servings   ( 74 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 318
Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 46mg
Sodium: 117mg
Total Carbohydrates: 37g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 22g
Protein: 3g
Calcium: 35mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 60mg Vitamin A: 115mcg
Vitamin C: 0mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 cups AP flour + 3 Tb. divided
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup Andes Creme de Menthe chips
  • 1/8 tsp. mint extract
  • 1 drop green food coloring

Instructions

Visit A Spicy Perspective's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)