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Thin Mint Fried Cookie Dough Bites

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by: Buns In My Oven
Updated May 24, 2022
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Chunks of mint take this deep-fried cookie dough to the next level!

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  • Cure those Thin Mint™ cravings with these homemade cookie dough bites. You know how sometimes (all the time) you’re just like, dang; I really need a cookie right now. And then other times (most of the time) you’re like, man, I’m craving some greasy deep-fried goodness. And then still other times, you’re all like, why didn’t I buy at least 20 more boxes of Thin Mints™ because now they’re gone and my life is over? Well, friends, I am here to save the day. Cookies. That have been deep-fried. And are minty and chocolatey. Say hello to your newest obsession. These are best warm, but not hot. Devour.

Thin Mint Fried Cookie Dough Bites

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 18
  • Ingredients 7
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Ingredients

  • 1 pouch (6.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix
  • Eggs and butter, as called for on the bag of mix
  • 5 drops green food coloring
  • 1 cup Andes crème de menthe baking chips
  • 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Oil, for frying

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Add the cookie mix, butter, and egg to a large bowl and beat together until your cookie dough is well combined. Stir in the green food coloring until the mixture is evenly colored.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in the mint chips.
  • Step 
    3
    Scoop the dough out onto a baking sheet with a medium cookie scoop. Roll each ball of dough between your hands to make round and smooth. Freeze for 20 minutes to firm up.
  • Step 
    4
    While the dough is freezing, whisk together the Bisquick™ and milk in a small bowl with a fork.
  • Step 
    5
    Heat 3 inches of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 375°F. Coat the balls of cookie dough in the batter, one at a time, and carefully drop into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  • Step 
    6
    Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown.
  • Step 
    7
    Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

300 Calories
17g Total Fat
2g Protein
35g Total Carbohydrate
21g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
300
Calories from Fat
150
Total Fat
17g
26%
Saturated Fat
9g
44%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
25mg
8%
Sodium
220mg
9%
Potassium
35mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
35g
12%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
21g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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