Chocolate Mint Dream Cookies  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    These are such a smooth cookie; minty, chocolate, and a pretty frosting. They are from a TOH and are a must have on a cookie tray! Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                3/4 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)  |  
                                                1/2 cup confectioners' sugar  |  
                                                2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares, melted and cooled  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract  |  
                                                1 1/2 cups flour  |  
                                                1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips  |  
                                                2 tablespoons butter, softened  |  
                                                1 cup confectioners' sugar  |  
                                                1 tablespoon milk  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract  |  
                                                1 -2 drop green food coloring  |  
                                                1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon shortening  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. 2. Beat in chocolate and mint extract; gradually add flour. 3. Stir in chocolate chips. Dough will be soft. 4. Drop by Tbsp 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. 5. Bake at 375 for 6-8 minutes. Cool 4 minutes before moving to racks to cool completely. 6. Combine icing ingredients and spread over cooled cookies; let set. 7. In a microwave, melt drizzle ingredients, stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.                              | 
                         
                         
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