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.

Juliet Anyaanh
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I've never made chocolate mint creams before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


kaye jose
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These chocolate mint creams are the perfect gift for any chocolate lover.


Farhad wafa
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I made these chocolate mint creams with my kids and we had a lot of fun. They're a great way to spend time together in the kitchen.


berdycloset
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These chocolate mint creams are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


pedro Hernandez
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I'm not a huge fan of mint, but I really enjoyed these chocolate mint creams. The mint flavor is subtle and doesn't overpower the chocolate.


deepdarshan poudel
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These chocolate mint creams are a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Alisa khan
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I love the combination of chocolate and mint in these creams. They're so refreshing and satisfying.


Mike Williams
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These chocolate mint creams are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.


Dshaun Kizer
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I made these chocolate mint creams for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!


Msarmad Latif
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These chocolate mint creams are a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips.


Lahiru Sandaruwan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chocolate mint creams turned out too dry. I think I might have overcooked them.


Aftikhar ali afridi
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These chocolate mint creams are a little too minty for my taste, but my friends loved them.


Umer Saeed
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I've made these chocolate mint creams several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Harris Nattaway
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These chocolate mint creams are the perfect after-dinner treat. They're light and airy, and the chocolate and mint flavors are divine.


Geraldo Resto
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I'm not usually a fan of mint, but these chocolate mint creams are amazing! The mint flavor is subtle and refreshing.


Celeste Salazar
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I made these for my family and they loved them! The chocolate and mint flavors are perfectly balanced.


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


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