Mint Wafers

Name: Mint Wafers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 6 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 4 teaspoons shortening

I enjoy nibbling on these cookies with a cup of tea or coffee for a midday treat. For even more mint flavor, use mint chocolate chips instead of semisweet.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
4 teaspoons shortening

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into two 8-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerated for 3 hours or until firm.
Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread or drizzle cooled cookies.

Editor's Note

If mint chocolate chips are not available, place 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips and 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract in a plastic bag; seal and toss to coat. Allow chips to stand for 24-48 hours.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 118 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Mint Wafers in Best of Country Cookies

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Michell408

Jul 5, 2010

These are a nice lightly minty cookie. I used Giradelli melting chocolate from Sam's Club and drizzled it over the top for a beautiful presentation.
thegeema

Feb 7, 2009

This recipe is a totally disappointment BECAUSE there is a white filling and no place in the recipe or instructions does it include the ingredients or how to put this cookie together.