Hint O’ Mint Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 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
• 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 whole milk

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased
3. . Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350u0b0 for 6 to 8 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4. In a small bowl, beat the butter, sugar, cocoa, salt, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cookies.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hint-o-mint-cookies/ (may not work)