Chocolate Mint Surprises

Name: Chocolate Mint Surprises
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 6 dozen.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; MINT FILLING:; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/4 cup evaporated milk; 2 to 3 teaspoons peppermint extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 pounds dark chocolate candy coating, melted

I came up with this recipe a few years ago and have shared it with many people. I would often snack on these treats after my baby's middle-of-the-night feeding. —Sheila Kerr, Revelstoke, British Columbia

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
MINT FILLING:
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup evaporated milk
2 to 3 teaspoons peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 pounds dark chocolate candy coating, melted

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add melted chocolate. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture and mix well. Shape into two 10-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 5-7 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For filling, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, milk and extracts until smooth. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. Place a ball in the center of each cookie; flatten. Freeze for 30 minutes.
Dip cookies in melted candy coating to completely cover; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 148 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Mint Surprises in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2002

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Cessigirl

Dec 6, 2010

Easy but time consuming. Still a favourite from the first taste and a cookie I now make every year. Irresistible.
geri distefano

Nov 28, 2010

absolutely delicious and easy
lasvegaskid1955

Jan 3, 2010

Absolutely love them. Taste just like YORK peppermint candy which is one of my favorites. Easy to make.

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