Hidden Mint Morsels Recipe

Name: Hidden Mint Morsels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/3 cup shortening; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon 2% milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 6 tablespoons light corn syrup; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 to 3 teaspoons peppermint extract; 2 packages (11-1/2 ounces each) milk chocolate chips; 1/4 cup shortening

Servings: persons

1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons light corn syrup
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 to 3 teaspoons peppermint extract
2 packages (11-1/2 ounces each) milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup shortening

1
In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a lightly floured 1-1/2-in. round cookie cutter; place on ungreased
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.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 until set, 6-8 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
5
In a large bowl, combine all the peppermint layer ingredients. Knead for 1 minute or until smooth. Shape into 120 balls, 1/2 in. each. Place a ball on each cookie and flatten to cover cookie. Place on waxed paper-lined
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; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
7
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread about 1 teaspoonful over each cookie. Chill until firm.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup shortening, 1/3 cup butter, softened, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Hidden Mint Morsels 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.

Hidden Mint Morsels

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