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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Hassan Magsi
[email protected]These are the perfect after-dinner treat. They're light and refreshing, and they don't weigh you down.
Rose Dean
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.
Amila Sampath
[email protected]I used Andes mints instead of mint extract and they turned out great. I also added a little bit of crushed candy canes for a festive touch.
Max Legend
[email protected]These are so cute and festive! I'm definitely making them again for Christmas.
Nasima Akhter
[email protected]I made these for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best chocolate mints he's ever had.
Oluwasanmi
[email protected]These are the perfect treat for a hot summer day. The mint filling is so refreshing.
Yippy Yippy
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the chocolate to melt smoothly, but other than that, these were easy to make and turned out great.
Johan Maritz
[email protected]These were a bit too minty for my taste, but my kids loved them.
April Potter
[email protected]I used dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet and they turned out great. The dark chocolate paired really well with the mint filling.
Christopher Volkmar
[email protected]These are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.
Xander Hill
[email protected]I've never been a fan of mint, but these morsels changed my mind. The mint filling was subtle and refreshing, and it paired perfectly with the chocolate.
Ali Sabir
[email protected]I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Alexa Lovegood
[email protected]These Hidden Mint Morsels were an absolute delight! The combination of chocolate and mint was perfect, and the minty filling was a lovely surprise.