Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookie; 3/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, melted & slightly cooled; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1 cup mini chocolate chip; Frosting; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 tablespoon milk; 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1 -2 drop green food coloring; Drizzle; 1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips; 1/2 teaspoon vegetable shortening

Servings: persons

Cookie
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, melted & slightly cooled
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup mini chocolate chip
Frosting
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 -2 drop green food coloring
Drizzle
1/2 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vegetable shortening

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["Heat oven to 350 degrees.", "Combine all cookie ingredients except flour and 1 cup mini chocolate chips in a large bowl.", "Beat at medium speed till creamy.", "Reduce speed to low.", "Add flour, beat till mixture forms a dough.", "Stir in one cup mini chocolate chips by hand.", "Shape dough into 1"" balls.", "Place 2"" apart on ungreased cookie sheets.", "Flatten each ball to 1 1/2"" circles with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour.", "Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or till set.", "DO NOT OVERBAKE!", "Let stand 2 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.", "Combine all frosting ingredients in a small bowl.", "Beat at low speed till smooth.", "Add milk, 1 tsp at a time, for desired frsting consistency.", "Frost cooled cookies& place on waxed paper.", "Place 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips and shortening into a small, microwave-safe bowl.", "Microwave on high, stirring every 30 seconds, till smooth (60-90 seconds).", "Drizzle thin lines of chocolate over frosting.", "Let stand till chocolate is set (at least 30 minutes)."]

1217

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookie, 3/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

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