MINT TRUFFLE RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• In medium bowl, crumble cookie dough; stir or knead in cocoa until well blended. Carefully mix in 1 cup of the chopped cookies until well mixed. Press dough evenly in ungreased 9-inch square pan.
• Bake 12 to 16 minutes or until edges are set (do not overbake). Immediately place candies on top of baked cookie base. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• In medium bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of the milk with electric mixer on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Beat in up to 1 tablespoon milk if necessary to make spreadable. Beat in food color until well mixed. Spread evenly over cooled bars. Sprinkle evenly with remaining cookies, slightly pressing into frosting. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar and water; cook over low heat until butter is melted. Remove from the heat; stir in chips until melted. , Transfer to a large bowl; cool for 10 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the chocolate mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until surface cracks. Remove to wire racks. Immediately place half of a mint candy on each cookie. Let stand until candy begins to melt; spread with a knife.