Open to all up through 15 years as of July 1. That is, if you are 15 or younger on July 1, then you can enter this contest.
Entries: Saturday, Aug 16, 9:00am to 12:00 noon.
Chocolate Mint Dreams
Cookies: |
Icing: |
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| 3/4 cup butter, softened |
2 Tbsp. butter, softened |
| 1 cup confectioner's sugar |
1 cup confectioner's sugar |
| 2 squares (1 oz. each) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled |
1 to 2 Tbsp. milk |
| 1&1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract |
| 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips. |
1 to 2 drops green food coloring |
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Drizzle: |
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1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips |
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1/2 tsp. shortening |
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 F.
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in chocolate and mint extract. Gradually add flour. Stir in chocolate chips. (Dough will be soft.)
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on un-greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes or until firm. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Meanwhile, combine icing ingredients; spread over cooled cookies. Let set. Melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.
Submit 8 cookies on a disposable plate for judging.
