Chocolate Mint Dreams

These cookies are so light, dreamy, and soft, they nearly float.

Audrey made some to take to the field where John was harvesting. I wonder how many farmers get to munch on gourmet cookies amidst the roar of bin fans and the swirl of corn dust in the air. It may not be quite as relaxing as taking high tea at the Brown Palace, but I'm sure the treats here are every bit as good.

Be careful how many you eat, lest you become as pillowy as they are.

Chocolate Mint Dreams makes approximately 30 dreamy cookies

3/4 c. butter, softened

1/2 cup powdered sugar

2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled (can substitute 6 T. cocoa mixed with 2 T. oil)

1/4 tsp. peppermint extract

1 1/2 cups flour

1 cup chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips

Icing

2 T. butter, softened

1 cup powdered sugar

1 T. milk

1/4 tsp. peppermint extract

1 to 2 drops green food coloring

Drizzle

scant 1/2 cup chocolate chips

1/2 tsp. shortening

In a large bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar. Beat in chocolate and mint extract. Gradually add flour. Stir in chocolate chips. (Dough will be soft.) Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten with spoon. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes, or until firm. Cool for 4 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely. Meanwhile, mix together icing ingredients. Spread over cooled cookies. Let set. In microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.