Chocolate Mint Creams
Country Woman Christmas
This recipe came from an old family friend and is always high on everyone's
cookie request list. I make at least six batches for Noel nibbling and give
some away as gifts.
SERVINGS: 36
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Green food coloring, optional
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Add the
chocolate, egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add
to creamed mixture, beating well. Shape dough into a 2-in. diameter roll; wrap
in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
Unwrap dough and cut into 1/8-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 7-8 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove
to wire racks to cool.
In a small mixing bowl, combine frosting ingredients. Frost cookies. Store
in airtight containers. Yield: About 6 dozen.
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Chocolate-Mint-Creams
Sugar Says:
'Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons because, to them, you are
crunchy and taste good with ketchup.'
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