Wintermint Wafers

Cookies flavored with peppermint topped with a miny chocolate glaze

Ingredients:

Chocolate Coating:

1 pound semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

1 teaspoon peppermint extract

Chocolate Cookies:

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon peppermint extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 1/2 cups flour

Instructions:

1. Step 1
   Chocolate Cookies: In large bowl, beat butter and confectioners’ sugar with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in peppermint extract followed by salt and cocoa powder; mix. Add flour and mix to incorporate. 
2. Step 2
   Divide dough in two pieces and place each on large sheet of plastic wrap. Flatten into 1/2-inch thick discs, wrap and refrigerate until firm enough to roll out, about 45 minutes.
3. Step 3
   Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove chilled dough, place disc between two sheets of parchment; roll out to 1/8-inch thick. Cut desired shapes and place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 5 to 6 minutes. Remove cookies from oven; cool on pan 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool completely. 
4. Step 4
   Chocolate Coating: Place chocolate in large microwave-safe dish. Microwave 30 seconds on high, stir and continue to microwave in 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring after each until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in peppermint extract.

1. Step 5
   To frost cookies, place one cookie on slotted spatula, carefully dip into the chocolate, coating completely; lift cookie out. Hold cookie on spatula, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Place cookie onto wire cooling rack to let chocolate set. Repeat with remaining cookies. 

1. Step 6
   Place coated cookies in freezer for 1 hour to set before storing or serving. Store cookies in airtight container for up to 1 week, or in freezer for up to 3 weeks.