MINT-CHOCOLATE DIPPED SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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Festive buttery shortbreads are even better when dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy. -Dahlia Abrams, Detroit, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1/2 cup crushed candy canes (about 5 regular size)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over barely simmering water, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Stir in extract. Dip each cookie halfway into chocolate mixture; shake off excess. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with candies. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts :

Sannan Ali
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These cookies are delicious! I love the mint and chocolate combination.


Henao Rakanou
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I love these cookies! They are the perfect balance of chewy and crispy.


Unique Bobson
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These cookies are so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making these again.


Richmond Ofori
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I'm not a big fan of mint, but these cookies are amazing! The chocolate balances out the mint perfectly.


PriNcE BeBaK
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These cookies are perfect for Christmas! The mint and chocolate combination is festive and the cookies are delicious.


Ahmed mahier Ahmed
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Keli Kitchen
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These cookies are delicious! I love the mint and chocolate combination.


Troy Cowin
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I love these cookies! They are the perfect balance of chewy and crispy.


Kyasia Robinson
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These cookies are so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making these again.


Rana Abuzar
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I'm not a big fan of mint, but these cookies are amazing! The chocolate balances out the mint perfectly.


Adnan Kashmiri
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These cookies are delicious! The mint and chocolate combination is perfect, and the cookies are the perfect balance of chewy and crispy.


narendra saud
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I love these cookies! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've made them several times and they are always a hit.


Yony Ortiz
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These cookies are perfect for Christmas! The mint and chocolate combination is festive and the cookies are delicious.


Shawaiz Imran
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Nomii Nomm
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These cookies are delicious! The mint and chocolate combination is perfect, and the cookies are the perfect balance of chewy and crispy.


Earl Bumphus
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I love these cookies! They are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. The mint and chocolate combination is my favorite, and the cookies are the perfect balance of chewy and crispy.


Katlego Zimbo
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The mint and chocolate combination is perfect, and the cookies are the perfect balance of chewy and crispy. I will definitely be making these again!


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