CHOCOLATE MINT DREAMS
Since chocolate and mint is my favorite flavor combination, these dainty frosted treats are hard to resist. But I manage to save some for guests, because they make my cookie trays look so elegant. -Anne Revers, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Cream together butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in cooled chocolate and extract. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in chocolate chips. (Dough will be soft.), Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until firm, 5-7 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For icing, mix butter, confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. If desired, tint green with food coloring. Spoon icing onto cookies., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CHOCOLATE MINT DREAMS
From my Mamaw's recipe collection.
Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92
Categories Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the chocolate and extract. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. (Dough will be soft.)
- Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375F for 6-8 minutes or until cookies are firm. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, combine the butter, powdered sugar, extract, food coloring, and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; spread over cooled cookies. Let set. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.
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