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Hint O'Mint Cookies

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  • Servings: 24
  • Prep: 25m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 24 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • FOR FROSTING
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons milk
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

  • Step 2: Beat in egg and extracts.

  • Step 3: Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.

  • Step 4: Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.

  • Step 5: Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar.

  • Step 6: Bake at 350° for 6 to 8 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

  • Step 7: In a small bowl, beat the butter, sugar, cocoa, salt, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency.

  • Step 8: Frost cookies.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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