Chocolate Mint Crinkles Food

CHOCOLATE MINT CRINKLE COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine the granulated sugar, eggs, melted chocolate, shortening, baking powder, and peppermint extract in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Gradually beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour.
• Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours or until dough is easy to handle.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with Reynolds® Parchment Paper; set aside. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in powdered sugar and place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.
• Bake about 9 minutes or until edges are just set. Transfer the cookies on the parchment paper to a wire rack; cool completely.

CHOCOLATE MINT CRINKLE COOKIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
• In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, and extracts until well blended.
• Stir dry mixture into wet mixture until just combined. Cover bowl and refrigerate for two hours.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix powdered sugar and green sugar. Roll cookie dough into 1 inch balls, roll in sugar mixture, and place 1 1/2 inches apart on parchment-lined cookies sheets.
• Bake for 11-13 minutes. While baking, unwrap Kisses. When cookies are done baking, immediately press a Kiss in each cookie. Place cookie sheet in refridgerator or freezer (Kisses will not hold their shape if allowed to cool at room temperature).
• When Kisses are set, remove from refridgerator and store in an airtight container. ENJOY!