After-Dinner Mint Delights Recipe

Name: After-Dinner Mint Delights
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Green food coloring, optional; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons shortening; Green pearl dust, optional

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Green food coloring, optional
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
Green pearl dust, optional

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the extracts, salt and, if desired, a few drops food coloring. Gradually add flour and mix well.
2
Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Using a glass dipped in sugar, flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. Bake at 375u00b0 until set, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
4
In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip cookies in chocolate glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper until set, refrigerating if necessary. Brush tops with pearl dust. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, After-Dinner Mint Delights falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

After-Dinner Mint Delights

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