HIDDEN MINT MORSELS
Is it a cookie or a candy? No matter which answer folks choose, they find these minty morsels yummy. The recipe makes so much that you can whip up tons of gifts at once. -Adina Skilbred, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 10 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a lightly floured 1-1/2-in. round cookie cutter; place on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° until set, 6-8 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , In a large bowl, combine all the peppermint layer ingredients. Knead for 1 minute or until smooth. Shape into 120 balls, 1/2 in. each. Place a ball on each cookie and flatten to cover cookie. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread about 1 teaspoonful over each cookie. Chill until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Dana Pavlu
[email protected]These were a little too sweet for me, but I think I just used too much sugar.
Marvin Rice jr
[email protected]I had some trouble finding the right mint extract. I ended up using peppermint extract and it worked fine.
Deep Edson Joseph
[email protected]These were a bit too minty for my taste, but my friends loved them.
Noah DuBois
[email protected]I've never made anything like this before, but these turned out great! I'm definitely going to make them again.
Hadayet Hussain
[email protected]These are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them the day before my party and they were still perfect.
Zain Sherazi
[email protected]I made these for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.
Gift Egbage
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of mint, but these were surprisingly good.
Charles Nnaemeka
[email protected]I highly recommend trying this recipe.
xzavion buck
[email protected]These are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Kevin Hoig
[email protected]I've made these several times and they're always a hit.
Naruto Mager
[email protected]These are the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Shamsuddeen Y. Adam
[email protected]I love the combination of mint and chocolate.
Lisa Pos
[email protected]Yum!
Trevor
[email protected]These are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Dedra Robinson
[email protected]I made these for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I got so many compliments.
Pam Newman
[email protected]These were delicious! The mint flavor was subtle but refreshing, and the chocolate coating was perfect.
Kim Lee
[email protected]I was looking for a fun and easy dessert to make for my family, and these Hidden Mint Morsels fit the bill perfectly! They were a big hit and everyone raved about them.
Yusuf bashiru
[email protected]These Hidden Mint Morsels were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and everyone loved the unique minty flavor.