After-Dinner Mint Delights

10 ingredients
4 steps

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

Directions

  1. 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. 2
    Shape into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased
  3. 3
    . Using a glass dipped in sugar, flatten to 1/4-in. thickness. Bake at 375° until set, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  4. 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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