Peppermint Cream Bites

By michaelmeiner

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups crushed Oreos (about 15)
• 3 Tablespoons butter -- melted
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 2 Tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate -- chopped
• 2 teaspoons shortening

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Line 8x8 baking pan with foil.

Combine crushed cookies and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8 minutes. Cool.

In a food processor combine powdered sugar and softened butter. Cover and process until butter is evenly distributed. With processor running, add milk and peppermint extract until a paste forms. Spread peppermint mixture evenly over crust. Freeze for 45 minutes.

Melt chocolate and shortening. Pour over peppermint layer. Cool. Cut shapes.