CHOCOLATE MINT DREAMS

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Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 16

FOR THE COOKIES
3/4 cup(s) butter, softened
1/2 cup(s) powdered sugar
2 ounce(s) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/4 teaspoon(s) peppermint extract
1 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 cup(s) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
FOR THE ICING
2 tablespoon(s) butter, softened
1 cup(s) powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon(s) peppermint extract
1-2 - drops green food coloring
1-2 tablespoon(s) milk
FOR THE DRIZZLE
1/2 cup(s) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon(s) shortening

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the chocolate and extract. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. (Dough will be soft.)
Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375F for 6-8 minutes or until cookies are firm. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Meanwhile, combine the butter, powdered sugar, extract, food coloring, and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; spread over cooled cookies. Let set. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.