Desserts (Chocolate Mint Surprises)

By chefbobby

Ingredients

• COOKIE:
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• MINT FILLING:
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 2 to 3 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 pounds dark chocolate candy coating, melted

Details

Servings 72

Preparation

Step 1

1)In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add melted chocolate. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture and mix well. Shape in two 10-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.

2)Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 5-7 minutes or until edges are firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.

3)For filling, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, milk and extracts until smooth. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. Place a ball in the center of each cookie; flatten. Freeze for 30 minutes.

4)Dip cookies in melted candy coating to completely cover; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.