| BRIAN'S CHOCOLATE MINT CHRISTMAS COOKIES 1/2 c Butter, unsalted 1 c Sugar, granulated 1 lg Egg, beaten 1/2 ts Vanilla extract 1/2 ts Mint extract 1/2 ts Mint extract 1/2 c Flour, unbleached 1/4 ts Salt 1/2 ts Baking powder,-double-acting 2 oz Chocolate, unsweetened Non-paralleils,-multi-colored 2 ts Water Beat butter until soft; gradually add sugar and blend until creamy. Mix in beaten egg and tracts. 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. |
