CHOCOLATE MINT CREAMS

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This recipe came from an old family friend and is always high on everyone's cookie request list. I make at least six batches for Noel nibbling and give some away as gifts. —Beverly Fehner, Gladstone, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Green food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add chocolate, egg and vanilla; mix well. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well. Divide dough in half; shape each half into a 2-in.-diameter roll. Wrap in waxed paper; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 400°. Unwrap dough and cut crosswise into 1/8-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are firm, 7-8 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over cookies; let dry completely. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 53mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Mohammad Hasan Mazumder
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These chocolates are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and they look beautiful.


Mohamed Awad
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chocolates turned out too crumbly. I think I might have used the wrong type of chocolate.


Sunny sunny
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These chocolates are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try making them with less sugar next time.


Michael Fair
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These chocolates are so easy to make, and they're so delicious. I'm definitely going to be making them again and again.


Haseef Attari
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I love the combination of chocolate and mint. These chocolates are the perfect balance of sweet and minty.


Kade
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These chocolates are the perfect after-dinner treat. They're rich and decadent, and they satisfy my sweet tooth perfectly.


Ethan Hafer
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chocolates turned out too hard. I think I might have overcooked them.


solangi Ali
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These chocolates are so easy to make, and they're so delicious. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Cornelius Muthui
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I love the way these chocolates look. They're so pretty and festive. They're perfect for a party or a gift.


Firecreeper
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These chocolates are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try making them with less sugar next time.


Arfatkhan Ctg
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I'm not a fan of mint, but I really enjoyed these chocolates. The mint flavor is subtle and it doesn't overpower the chocolate.


Gladys Warren
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These chocolates are so easy to make, and they're so delicious. I love the way the mint and chocolate flavors complement each other.


Mushrif TV
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I've made these chocolates several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect gift for any occasion.


Zulfqiar Baloch
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chocolates turned out grainy and crumbly.


Cismaan. Aweaadan
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I followed the recipe exactly and my chocolates turned out perfectly. They're creamy and minty, and they melt in your mouth.


Bijay Dhakal
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These chocolates are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Ruby Amaka
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I love the combination of chocolate and mint. These chocolates are the perfect after-dinner treat.


Riyan Jahangeer
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These chocolates are so easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips.


Imran Bhai
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I'm not a big fan of mint, but these chocolates were surprisingly good. The mint flavor is subtle and doesn't overpower the chocolate.


Seppy Ncube
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These chocolate mint creams were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


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