One bite of these yummy cookies and you’ll know why they call them dreamy.
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Cookie Icing
Chocolate Drizzle
Directions
In a large bowl, cream the butter and confectioners’ sugar. Beat in the chocolate and mint extract. Gradually add in the flour. Stir in the chocolate chips (dough will be soft).
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until firm. Cool completely.
Cookie Icing
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 to 2 drops food coloring
In a bowl, combine all ingredients and spread over the cooled cookies. Let set.
Chocolate Drizzle
In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and the shortening in the microwave; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.
Makes 54 cookies.
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September 12th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
baking temp is 375