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CHOCOLATE MINT SURPRISES

Chocolate Mint Surprises

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I came up with this recipe a few years ago and have shared it with many people. I would often snack on these treats after my baby's middle-of-the-night feeding.

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INGREDIENTS

Cooking Time: 5 min./batch + freezing
Servings: 72 servings
Preparation Time: 30 min. + chilling

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

DIRECTIONS

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.

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.

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.

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

RECIPE BACKSTORY

I came up with this recipe a few years ago and have shared it with many people. I would often snack on these treats after my baby's middle-of-the-night feeding.