Can you use Andes Mints in baking?
You can use either chopped Andes mints candies or Andes Crème de Menthe Baking Chips. Personally, I prefer chopping actual Andes mint candies because I like the mix of smaller and larger pieces, BUT it is more time consuming to open all those little wrappers.
Are Andes mints peppermint or spearmint?
Andes Chocolate Mints are small rectangular candies consisting of one mint-green layer sandwiched in between two cocoa based chocolate flavored layers….Andes Chocolate Mints.
| Andes Mints | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Confectionery |
| Introduced | 1950 |
| Markets | United States |
| Website | www.tootsie.com/candy/andes/andes-mints |
Can Andes Mints be melted?
How to Melt Andes Mints: Unwrapped the mints and put them in a microwave-safe bowl. You can melt them easily in the microwave.
What are Andes mints made of?
SUGAR, PALM KERNEL AND PALM OIL, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), NONFAT MILK, LACTOSE, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SOY LECITHIN (AN EMULSIFIER), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, PEPPERMINT OIL, COLORS ADDED (YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE).
Are Andes Mints healthy?
Andes Mints are high in fiber and beneficial to your health. However, keep in mind that you must limit your calorie consumption while enjoying these goodies, making eating a healthier version easier for you. Andes Mints are a tasty treat so that a little additional sugar won’t hurt.
Can Andes Mints be frozen?
You can freeze Andes Mint Cookies. Place cooled cookies in a freezer bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months. FYI-these cookies are REALLY good frozen.
What kind of chocolate is in Andes Mints?
milk chocolate
Each mint is composed of sandwiched layers of milk chocolate and peppermint flavor.
Are Andes Mints made with dark chocolate?
Yes! All flavors of Andes Mints are peanut and tree nut free according to the Tootsie Roll website. Are Andes Mints Dark Chocolate? As Andes Mints contain milk ingredients, we would consider the chocolate used in Andes Mints to be either semisweet or milk chocolate – not dark chocolate.
How do you melt Andes mints in the microwave?
Thin Mints with Andes Mints Remove wrapper from andes mints and place into a microwave safe bowl. Melt in 30 second increments, stirring after each increment until completely melted and smooth. I only needed 30 seconds.
Are Andes Mints vegan?
Unfortunately, none of Andes Mints flavors are vegan friendly since they contain milk-based products in their ingredients.
How many Andes Mints is a serving?
Each serving of Andes Thin Candies consists of eight candies. Andes Creme de Menthe candies contains 200 calories per serving. Eight mint parfait candies contain 210 calories.
When did Andes Mints come out?
1950
The iconic, rectangular three-layered candy‚ green mint sandwiched between two thin cocoa-based layers‚ became instantly popular after its 1950 launch, and it has remained an American favorite ever since.