MINT-FILLED COOKIES
I tuck a peppermint patty inside these treats for a fun surprise. The bites will melt in your mouth. —Karen Nielson, St. George, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 40 cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into butter mixture., Divide dough in half; shape each into a disk. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. round cookie cutter. Place a mint patty in center of each circle; fold dough over patty. Pinch to seal seams. Place on greased baking sheets, seam side down., Bake 8-10 minutes or until cookies are golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator., Freeze option: Transfer unrolled disks to a freezer container; freeze. To use, thaw dough in refrigerator until soft enough to roll. Prepare, bake and decorate as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Princess Lydia Mahu
[email protected]I'm allergic to chocolate, but I was still able to enjoy these cookies. The mint filling is so good that it makes up for the lack of chocolate.
Sadam Alam
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips.
Edward “Ed” Nead
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mint, but I loved these cookies. The mint filling is subtle and refreshing, and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate cookie.
Tammy Morris
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and festive.
nkosinathi kunene
[email protected]I love the festive look of these cookies. They're perfect for Christmas parties.
Zehra Batool
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The mint filling is the perfect complement to the chocolate cookie.
rtk stepper
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery. I'll definitely be making them again.
Chandi Jutt
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're my go-to recipe for holiday baking.
MD Lutfur
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're delicious, festive, and easy to make.
Sefa Daniel
[email protected]The mint filling in these cookies is amazing! It's so refreshing and flavorful.
Mehak Kami
[email protected]These cookies are so cute and festive! I made them for a Christmas cookie exchange and they were a big hit.
Thunder Nomi
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and mint in these cookies. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Xyz
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious, and the mint filling is the perfect touch. I'll definitely be making these again next year.