Andes Christmas Mints — Holiday Edition
We bring the magic of the season to every bite with our Andes Christmas Mints, a limited-edition holiday treasure that combines our signature three-layer chocolate with festive peppermint. Each mint features our classic recipe — smooth dark chocolate on top and bottom, creamy peppermint center — wrapped in shimmering red and green foil that captures the spirit of the holidays.
Perfect for filling candy dishes, adorning dessert tables, or tucking into stockings, these seasonal mints have become a holiday tradition in homes across America. We craft each piece with the same care and precision that’s made Andes a trusted name for generations, ensuring that creamy snap and cooling mint flavor you remember from celebrations past.
What makes these holiday mints special
Ingredients & allergen information
Our Andes Christmas Mints contain 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, and colors including Red 40 Lake and Yellow 5 Lake for the festive appearance.
This product is manufactured in a facility that processes tree nuts and wheat. While we maintain strict separation protocols, we recommend reviewing the full ingredient panel if you have severe allergies. Each mint contains approximately 25 calories and is naturally gluten-free, though not certified. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain that perfect snap and creamy texture through the holiday season.
Serving suggestions for holiday entertaining
Candy dish displays
We love seeing how our customers showcase these festive mints throughout their homes during the holidays. Place them in crystal dishes on coffee tables, arrange them in decorative bowls near the entryway, or scatter them across dessert tables alongside cookies and treats. The red and green foil adds instant holiday color to any setting.
Baking and dessert pairings
These holiday mints elevate countless dessert recipes throughout the season. Chop them coarsely and fold into brownie batter, press whole mints onto warm chocolate cookies for an instant glaze, or layer them into peppermint bark alongside white chocolate. Many of our customers incorporate these mints into their favorite holiday cookie recipes for that signature Andes flavor combination. They also pair beautifully with hot chocolate, coffee, or after-dinner cordials as a refined finishing touch to holiday meals.
Storage and freshness guidelines
To preserve the perfect texture and flavor of your Andes Christmas Mints throughout the season, store them at room temperature (60-70°F) in their original sealed bag or transfer to an airtight container. Avoid refrigeration, which can cause chocolate bloom and affect that signature smooth melt.
Our holiday mints maintain peak quality for 12 months from the production date when stored properly. Check the best-by date printed on the package. If you’re stocking up for parties or gift-giving, keep unopened bags in a cool pantry away from strong odors, as chocolate readily absorbs surrounding scents. Once opened, reseal tightly or use within 2-3 weeks for optimal freshness and that characteristic cooling peppermint snap.
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Holiday mints questions
We release our Andes Christmas Mints seasonally, typically arriving in stores and online in mid-October and remaining available through late December while supplies last. Because these are a limited-edition holiday item, we recommend ordering early if you’re planning to use them for parties, baking projects, or gifting throughout the season.
Once our holiday inventory sells out, the Christmas Mints won’t return until the following autumn. Many of our loyal customers place orders in October to ensure they have enough for all their seasonal celebrations and traditions.
Our Andes Christmas Mints feature the exact same three-layer recipe as our classic Crème de Menthe Thins — smooth dark chocolate exterior with a creamy peppermint center. The primary difference is the festive red and green foil wrapping, which adds holiday spirit to candy dishes and dessert presentations.
The flavor profile is identical to our year-round mints, so you’re getting that signature Andes taste you know and love. Some customers feel the holiday association makes them taste even more special, but that’s the magic of seasonal traditions rather than any recipe variation.
Absolutely — our Christmas Mints work beautifully in all the same recipes that call for regular Andes mints. Use them whole pressed into warm cookies, chopped and folded into brownie batter, or melted for drizzling over holiday desserts. The festive foil makes them especially fun for seasonal baking projects.
Because they’re individually wrapped, you’ll need to unwrap them before use, but the chocolate-to-mint ratio and melting properties are identical to our standard mints. Many bakers specifically seek out the holiday version to add visual interest when they’re photographing or gifting their creations during the Christmas season.
Yes, our Christmas Mints do not contain gluten-containing ingredients and are naturally gluten-free. However, they are produced in a facility that processes wheat, so we cannot guarantee zero cross-contamination for those with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity.
We always recommend checking the ingredient panel on your specific package, as manufacturing processes and formulations can occasionally change. The mints are kosher certified, which involves additional oversight of our production standards.
Store your holiday mints at room temperature (60-70°F) in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and strong odors. Keep them in their original sealed bag or transfer to an airtight container once opened. Avoid refrigeration or freezing, which can cause sugar bloom and compromise that signature smooth texture.
Chocolate is sensitive to temperature fluctuations, so consistent storage conditions help maintain quality throughout the season. When stored properly, unopened bags stay fresh until the best-by date printed on the package, typically 12 months from production.
Each 8.5 oz bag contains approximately 40 individually wrapped Andes Christmas Mints. The exact count can vary slightly based on minor weight variations during production, but you can plan on around 40 pieces per standard bag.
This quantity works well for small to medium gatherings — enough to fill a standard candy dish with extras for refills. For larger parties or if you’re planning to use them in multiple baking projects, we recommend purchasing several bags to ensure you have plenty throughout the holiday season.
While we don’t offer wholesale accounts through our consumer store, many customers purchase multiple bags for weddings, corporate events, and large holiday parties during the season. Our standard 8.5 oz bags are designed for easy stacking and storage, making them convenient for bulk buying.
For very large events requiring case quantities, check with restaurant supply retailers or candy wholesalers who carry Andes products. Be sure to order well before your event date, as our holiday edition sells quickly once the season begins and inventory is limited to what we produce each autumn.