Note: I was sent some baking tools from OXO in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone.
It’s that time of year again – OXO’s Bake a Difference Campaign is live! Every year, OXO supports Cookies for Kids’ Cancer and the fight against pediatric cancer. Before I share my cookie recipe, I wanted to tell you a bit about Cookies for Kids’ Cancer.
Cookies for Kids’ Cancer (CFKC) is a nonprofit founded by two OXO employees after their son, Liam, was diagnosed with pediatric cancer. Through grassroots bake sales across the country, CFKC raises funds to develop new, improved and less toxic treatments for childhood cancer. Liam Witt’s legacy lives on as the organization works toward a cure for pediatric cancer, helping children and families everywhere.
Every year, OXO supports CFKC by encouraging people to bake and share. OXO sent me a bunch of baking goodies to help me get my creative juices flowing so I can share a new cookie recipe. This year’s kit included a 3-Piece Silicone Spatula Set, Silicone Baking Cups (paid link), Non-Stick Pro 2 Piece Sheet Pan Set, and 3-Piece POP Round Canister Graduated Set.
For every cookie baked, OXO donates $1 to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer up to $100,000, so here is my new cookie this year to support the cause and spread the word!
Here are some of my old cookie swap and Cookies for Kids’ Cancer posts, in case you’re in a baking mood:
- 2012: Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip, and Pecan Cookies
- 2013: Gluten-Free Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes and Hot Cocoa Cookies
- 2014: Spritz Cookies and Dark Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies
- 2015: Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies and Kourambiethes (Greek Christmas Cookies)
- 2016: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies and Apple Butter Swirled Gingerbread Bars
- 2017: Old Fashioned Cupcakes
- 2019: S’mores Cookies
- 2020: Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
To help support, you can also register for the Bake a Difference campaign and host a virtual bake sale or an in-person event!
Moving to this year’s cookie: These Creme de Menthe Cookies are chocolate crinkle cookies with a chocolatey mint center. It is based off a cookie recipe I found in an Amish Community Cookbook (paid link) I’ve had for years.
Ingredients (makes about 3 dozen cookies):
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons coffee
- 1 teaspoon coffee extract (can substitute vanilla extract)
- 1 (12 oz package) semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup Andes mint baking chips (paid link)