Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread Cookies


1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine all cookie ingredients except flour and 1 cup mini chocolate chips in a large bowl.

3. Beat at medium speed till creamy.

4. Reduce speed to low.

5. Add flour, beat till mixture forms a dough.

6. Stir in one cup mini chocolate chips by hand.

7. Shape dough into 1" balls.

8. Place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

9. Flatten each ball to 1 1/2" circles with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour.

10. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or till set.

11. DO NOT OVERBAKE!

12. Let stand 2 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

13. Combine all frosting ingredients in a small bowl.

14. Beat at low speed till smooth.

15. Add milk, 1 tsp at a time, for desired frsting consistency.

16. Frost cooled cookies& place on waxed paper.

17. Place 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips and shortening into a small, microwave-safe bowl.

18. Microwave on high, stirring every 30 seconds, till smooth (60-90 seconds).

19. Drizzle thin lines of chocolate over frosting.

20. Let stand till chocolate is set (at least 30 minutes).

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