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Chocolate Mint Dreams

Since chocolate-mint is my favorite flavor combination, I sometimes eat these dainty shortbread-like treats by the dozen. But I manage to save some for guests because they make my cookie trays look so elegant. -Anne Revers Omaha, Nebraska

54 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
ICING:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 to 2 drops green food coloring
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
DRIZZLE:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon shortening

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light
and fluffy. Beat in chocolate and extract. Gradually add flour and
mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. (Dough will be soft.)
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake
at 375° for 6-8 minutes or until firm. Cool for 2 minutes before
removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Meanwhile, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, extract, food

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Chocolate Mint Dreams (continued)

Directions (continued)

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. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 82 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 31 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.