Chocolate Mint Layer Cookies

Chocolate Mint Layer Cookies

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 36-64

Ingredients

• Cookies Layer

• 2 (1 ounce)  unsweetened chocolate squares
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup flour, sifted
• 2  eggs, slightly beaten
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

• Mint Filling

• 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
• 2  tablespoons butter, softened
• 3⁄4 teaspoon  peppermint extract
• 2  tablespoons heavy cream or 2  tablespoons evaporated milk
•  green food coloring

• Glaze

• 3  ounces  German sweet chocolate
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1⁄2 inch  piece  paraffin wax

Directions

1. Cookies Layer:.
2. Melt butter and chocolate over low heat. Mix flour & sugar. Add to chocolate mixture. Add eggs & vanilla. Pour into greased 9x9x2 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool.
3. Mint Filling:.
4. Combine ingredients and beat until smooth. Spread over cookie layer. Chill until firm.
5. Glaze:.
6. Melt ingredients. Spread over cookies. Cut into 1 inch squares.