Minty Wreaths

Name: Minty Wreaths
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup 2% milk; 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pound dark chocolate or white candy coating, melted; Assorted sprinkles

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup 2% milk
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound dark chocolate or white candy coating, melted
Assorted sprinkles

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and extracts. Combine flour, cocoa, cornstarch and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2

Shape into two 1-1/2-in. diameter rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Freeze 2 hours or until firm.
3

Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on parchment paper-lined
4

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5

Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
6

Dip cookies in candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper. Decorate as desired with sprinkles to resemble wreaths; let stand until set.