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Brian's Chocolate Mint Christmas Cookies

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Serving Size :3
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Categories :Bars and Cookies Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c Butter, unsalted 1 c Sugar, granulated 1 lg Egg, beaten 1/2 t Vanilla
extract 1/2 t Mint extract 1/2 t Mint extract 1/2 c Flour, unbleached 1/4 t
Salt 1/2 t Baking powder, -double-acting 2 oz Chocolate, unsweetened
Non-paralleils, -multi-colored 2 t Water Beat butter until soft; gradually
add sugar and blend until creamy. Mix in beaten egg and extracts. DON'T USE
A FOOD PROCESSOR!!! Stir salt and baking powder into flour; stir into
butter/sugar mixture. Melt chocolate in water over a double-boiler; add to
dough. Form into a long roll approximately 2" - 3" wide. Wrap dough with
plastic wrap and chill overnight. Slice dough 1/4" thick and place on
greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with non-paralleils and press in slightly
with back of spoon. Bake in 400 degree oven for 8 - 10 minutes. Cool
cookies on rack. Vicki's notes: * Can substitute 3 oz. semi-sweet chips
for the chocolate. From: Ghislaine Dumont Date: 12 Oct 98


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