PEPPERMINT SCHNAPPS HOT COCOA SNOWFLAKES

Peppermint Schnapps Hot Cocoa Snowflakes image

Mint and chocolate are perfect partners in these cutout cookies! -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
ICING:
1 package (1 pound) confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons shortening
1/4 cup peppermint schnapps
2 to 3 tablespoons water
Food coloring, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, vanilla and espresso powder. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half., Preheat oven to 350°. Roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Cut with floured 3-in. snowflake cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For icing, in a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, shortening, schnapps and enough water to reach a spreading consistency. If desired, add 4 drops food coloring to the inside a of pastry bag fitted with a small star tip. Decorate cookies as desired. Let stand at room temperature until frosting is dry and firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.