Chocolate Mint Cut Out Cookies

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 -2 tablespoon milk

Recipe

• 1 cream the butter and sugar. add the egg and extracts beating until fluffy. stir in all the remaining dry ingredients on low speed until well mixed.
• 2 divide the dough in half; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
• 3 roll dough on a lightly floured board to 1/8th inch thickness. cut into shapes and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
• 4 bake at 400 degrees f for 6-8 minutes or until set. cool.
• 5 for frosting: combine the butter, sugar and extract. gradually add just enough milk for spreading consistency.