Peppermint Patty Surprise
Peppermint Patty Surprise might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 36 servings with 193 calories, 2g of protein, and 5g of fat each. Head to the store and pick up sugar, salt, egg, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Christmas.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). In a microwave oven, melt 1 cup mint chocolate chips, stirring frequently until smooth; set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Stir in the melted chocolate, eggs, and vanilla. Blend in flour, baking powder, and salt. Then mix in the remaining mint chocolate chips.
Wrap about 1 tablespoon of dough around each peppermint patty quarter.
Roll balls in confectioners' sugar, and place 1 1/2 inches apart on the cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in preheated oven.
Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar again.