CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT SHORTBREAD COOKIES RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Provided by á-9642

Number Of Ingredients 16

SHORTBREAD COOKIES:
3/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled slightly
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup mini real semi-sweet chocolate chips
CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT FROSTING:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 drop green food color
CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE:
1/2 cup mini real semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Combine all cookie ingredients except flour and 1 cup mini chocolate chips in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Reduce speed to low. Add flour; beat until mixture forms a dough. Stir in 1 cup mini chocolate chips by hand. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten each ball to 1 1/2-inch circle with bottom of glass dipped in flour. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until set. (DO NOT OVER BAKE.) Let stand 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely on wire rack. Combine all frosting ingredients in small bowl. Beat at low speed until smooth. (Add additional milk, one teaspoonful at a time, for desired frosting consistency.) Frost cooled cookies. Place cookies onto waxed paper. Place 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips and shortening in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth (60 to 90 seconds). Drizzle thin lines of chocolate over frosting with teaspoon. Let stand until chocolate is set (at least 30 minutes). Tip: If desired, place melted chocolate in small resealable plastic food bag. Cut tiny tip off one corner of bag to drizzle chocolate.

Edonit Reqica
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I can't wait to try these cookies with different variations, like adding crushed candy canes or white chocolate chips.


Theresa Aten
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These cookies are perfect for a holiday cookie exchange.


Cruella000
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I love the chocolate peppermint flavor combination. It's so classic and delicious.


Ashrit Karki
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These cookies are so rich and decadent. I can't wait to make them again.


Ranged Sparrow
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I had some trouble finding peppermint extract, but I was able to substitute it with mint extract.


Rabbyhossain 03
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it.


Md SkSUJON
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I love the way these cookies melt in my mouth.


The Weed
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These cookies are so festive and perfect for the holidays.


Iselda Haka
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I'm not a huge fan of peppermint, but these cookies were still really good.


Hussani Hiraa
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These are the best chocolate peppermint shortbread cookies I've ever had.


Munshid Hamza Assomaliy منشد حمزة الصومالي
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Ingram Davis
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I love that these cookies are made with real peppermint extract. It gives them such a nice flavor.


Michael Art
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These cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Maria Sideropoulou
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape, but they still tasted great.


Abby Wood
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The cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good.


Fany Chacon
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.


Mustafa Bacha
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I love the combination of chocolate and peppermint in these cookies. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Vaino Kakolo
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and they were gone in no time.