Chocolate Mint Delights Recipe

Name: Chocolate Mint Delights
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 24 bite-size chocolate-covered peppermint patties; 18 bite-size chocolate-covered peppermint patties; 4-1/2 teaspoons butter

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
24 bite-size chocolate-covered peppermint patties
18 bite-size chocolate-covered peppermint patties
4-1/2 teaspoons butter

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
2
Shape dough into two 6-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
3
Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place one slice on waxed paper; top with a peppermint patty and a second dough slice. Press edges of dough together to completely cover the peppermint patty. Repeat.
4
Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
5
. Bake at 325u00b0 for 11-13 minutes or until set, watching carefully. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.
6
For icing, in a microwave, melt peppermint patties and butter; stir until smooth. Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag or in a corner of a food-safe plastic bag; fill with icing. Pipe over cookies as desired.

1821

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Chocolate 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.

Chocolate Mint Delights

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