Chocolate Mint Creams

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Ingredients:

- 3/4 cup butter, softened

- 1/4 cup sugar

- scant 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

FILLING:

- 2 tablespoons milk or light cream

- 1/2 -1 teaspoon peppermint extract


Directions:

1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Sift together the flour and cocoa powder and beat in until smooth. Form into a 2-inch thick log and let chill for 1 hour. 

2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease two baking sheets. Cut the log into slices 1/4 inch thick and arrange well apart on baking sheets. Bake until just firm, about 8 minutes.

3. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. To make the filling, place the cream in a mixing bowl and beat in the confectioners' sugar. Add peppermint extract to taste.

5. Sandwich pairs of cookies together with the filling. Store in a cool place for up to three days. 

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