Mint Wafers

Name: Mint Wafers
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 4 teaspoons shortening

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
4 teaspoons shortening

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg extract. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Shape into two 8-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerated for 3 hours or until firm.
2

Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3

. Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4

In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread or drizzle cooled cookies.