Chocolate Mint Delights

By littlefish

I tuck a chocolate-covered peppermint patty into every one of these rich cookies. The drizzle on top adds a nice touch. I revised a brownie recipe to create these take-along treats

Ingredients

• ICING:
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 24 bite-size chocolate-covered peppermint patties
• 18 bite-size chocolate-covered peppermint patties
• 4-1/2 teaspoons butter

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
Shape dough into two 6-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place one slice on waxed paper; top with a peppermint patty and a second dough slice. Press edges of dough together to completely cover the peppermint patty. Repeat.
Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 11-13 minutes or until set, watching carefully. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.
For icing, in a microwave, melt peppermint patties and butter; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Yield: 2 dozen.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Pearson's Mint Patties.



Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie equals 261 calories, 11 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 145 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.