PInk Peppermint Cookies

By sherryl61

The combination of cool peppermint and chocolate makes these treats from Renee Schwebach of Dumont, Minnesota nearly irresistible. Put the frosting mixture in a pastry bag and decorate the cookies with designs such as stars, snowflakes or Christmas trees, or words like "Joy" or "Noel".

From Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened, divided
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 10 to 12 drops red food coloring
• 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a bowl, cream 3/4 cup butter and the sugar.

Beat in egg, food coloring and peppermint extract. Combine 1-3/4 cups flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; add to creamed mixture.

Shape into a ball. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours.

Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine chocolate syrup and remaining butter and flour; stir until well blended. Spoon into a pastry bag with a small round tip.

Shape dough into 3/4-in. balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets; flatten into 1-1/2-in. circles.

Pipe chocolate mixture on top of cookies in simple holiday designs. Bake at 375° for 5-7 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts
1 serving (2 each) equals 127 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 131 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.