Chocolate Mint Creams

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• Green food coloring, optional

1. Cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add chocolate, egg and vanilla; mix well. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well. Divide dough in half; shape each into a 2-in.-diameter roll. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 400u0b0. Unwrap dough and cut crosswise into 1/8-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3. . Bake until edges are firm, 7-8 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4. Combine all frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over cookies; let dry completely. Store in airtight containers.

butter, sugar, chocolate, egg, vanilla, flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, butter, sugar, milk, peppermint, green food coloring

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-mint-creams/ (may not work)