Chocolate Mint Dream cookies

So many yummy treats to make for Christmas or St. Patrick's Day! I have found so many different recipes to make this year much more festive!! I can't wait!!

3/4 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares, melted and cooled

1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 1/2 cups flour

1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Icing

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 -2 drop green food colouring

Drizzle

• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon shortening

1.  In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar

2.  Beat in chocolate and mint extract; gradually add flour.

3.  Stir in chocolate chips. Dough will be soft.

4.  Drop by Tbsp 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

5.  Bake at 375 for 6-8 minutes. Cool 4 minutes before moving to racks to cool completely.

6.  Combine icing ingredients and spread over cooled cookies; let set. In a microwave, melt drizzle ingredients, stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.


 

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