42 peppermint-swirl kisses or milk chocolate kisses (optional)
1 recipe Minty Chocolate Drizzle (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl beat butter and shortening with an electric
mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar,
cocoa powder, and baking powder. Beat until combined, scraping
bowl occasionally. Beat in egg, milk, and peppermint extract
until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the
mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour. Cover;
chill about 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for
10 to 12 minutes or until edges are firm.
3. If desired, immediately press a candy kiss into the center of
each cookie. Transfer to wire racks; cool. If desired, drizzle with
Minty Chocolate Drizzle.
Peanut Butter Blossoms-
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl beat 1/2 cup
shortening and 1/2 cup peanut butter with an electric mixer on
medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add 1/2 cup granulated
sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder,
and 1/8 teaspoon baking soda. Beat until combined, scraping
bowl occasionally. Beat in 1 egg, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1
teaspoon vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of 1-3/4 cups
all-purpose flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden
spoon, stir in any remaining flour. Place 1/4 cup granulated
sugar in a shallow bowl. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls
in sugar to coat. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie
sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are firm and
bottoms are lightly browned. Immediately press a chocolate star
or kiss into the center of each cookie. Transfer to wire racks;
cool.
To Store-
Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight
container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or
freeze for up to 3 months.
Minty Chocolate Drizzle
ingredients
4
ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2
teaspoons shortening
1/2
teaspoon peppermint extract or mint extract
directions
1. In a small microwave-safe bowl combine chocolate,
shortening, and peppermint extract. Microwave, uncovered, on
100 percent power (high) for 1 to 2 minutes or until melted,
stirring every 30 seconds
Originally Submitted
12/5/2012
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